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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,484.30, 21,368.73 and 9,111.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,484.30, 21,368.73 and 9,111.34 is: 12,573.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,484.30 : 21,368.73 = 9,111.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,484.30/21,368.73 = 9,111.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,484.30x = 21,368.73 × 9,111.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,484.30x = 194,697,764.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,697,764.40/15,484.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,573.88

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