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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.28, 21,361.44 and 9,187.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.28, 21,361.44 and 9,187.66 is: 12,682.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.28 : 21,361.44 = 9,187.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.28/21,361.44 = 9,187.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.28x = 21,361.44 × 9,187.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.28x = 196,261,647.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,261,647.83/15,475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,682.27

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