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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,480.61, 21,365.06 and 9,192.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,480.61, 21,365.06 and 9,192.98 is: 12,687.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,480.61 : 21,365.06 = 9,192.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,480.61/21,365.06 = 9,192.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,480.61x = 21,365.06 × 9,192.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,480.61x = 196,408,645.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,408,645.67/15,480.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,687.40

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