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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.77, 21,362.13 and 9,188.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.77, 21,362.13 and 9,188.15 is: 12,682.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.77 : 21,362.13 = 9,188.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.77/21,362.13 = 9,188.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.77x = 21,362.13 × 9,188.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.77x = 196,278,347.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,278,347.95/15,475.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,682.95

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