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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,485.40, 21,363 and 9,194.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,485.40, 21,363 and 9,194.12 is: 12,683.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,485.40 : 21,363 = 9,194.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,485.40/21,363 = 9,194.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,485.40x = 21,363 × 9,194.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,485.40x = 196,413,985.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,413,985.56/15,485.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,683.82

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