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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,482.70, 21,367.95 and 9,195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,482.70, 21,367.95 and 9,195.08 is: 12,690.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,482.70 : 21,367.95 = 9,195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,482.70/21,367.95 = 9,195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,482.70x = 21,367.95 × 9,195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,482.70x = 196,480,009.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,480,009.69/15,482.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,690.29

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