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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,481.40, 21,364.76 and 9,108.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,481.40, 21,364.76 and 9,108.46 is: 12,569.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,481.40 : 21,364.76 = 9,108.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,481.40/21,364.76 = 9,108.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,481.40x = 21,364.76 × 9,108.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,481.40x = 194,600,061.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,600,061.87/15,481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,569.93

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