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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,486.04, 21,370.26 and 9,198.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,486.04, 21,370.26 and 9,198.28 is: 12,693.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,486.04 : 21,370.26 = 9,198.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,486.04/21,370.26 = 9,198.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,486.04x = 21,370.26 × 9,198.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,486.04x = 196,569,635.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,569,635.15/15,486.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,693.34

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