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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,470.88, 21,347.04 and 9,184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,470.88, 21,347.04 and 9,184.80 is: 12,673.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,470.88 : 21,347.04 = 9,184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,470.88/21,347.04 = 9,184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,470.88x = 21,347.04 × 9,184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,470.88x = 196,068,292.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,068,292.99/15,470.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,673.38

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