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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,471.04, 21,352.68 and 9,183.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,471.04, 21,352.68 and 9,183.76 is: 12,675.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,471.04 : 21,352.68 = 9,183.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,471.04/21,352.68 = 9,183.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,471.04x = 21,352.68 × 9,183.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,471.04x = 196,097,888.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,097,888.48/15,471.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,675.16

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