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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,486.30, 21,368.70 and 9,116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,486.30, 21,368.70 and 9,116.10 is: 12,578.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,486.30 : 21,368.70 = 9,116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,486.30/21,368.70 = 9,116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,486.30x = 21,368.70 × 9,116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,486.30x = 194,799,206.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,799,206.07/15,486.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,578.81

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