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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,483.87, 21,368.16 and 9,110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,483.87, 21,368.16 and 9,110.88 is: 12,573.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,483.87 : 21,368.16 = 9,110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,483.87/21,368.16 = 9,110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,483.87x = 21,368.16 × 9,110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,483.87x = 194,682,741.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,682,741.58/15,483.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,573.26

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