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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.08, 21,357.32 and 9,187.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.08, 21,357.32 and 9,187.84 is: 12,680.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.08 : 21,357.32 = 9,187.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.08/21,357.32 = 9,187.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.08x = 21,357.32 × 9,187.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.08x = 196,227,638.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,227,638.99/15,475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,680.23

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