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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,486.42, 21,374.37 and 9,197.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,486.42, 21,374.37 and 9,197.58 is: 12,694.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,486.42 : 21,374.37 = 9,197.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,486.42/21,374.37 = 9,197.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,486.42x = 21,374.37 × 9,197.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,486.42x = 196,592,478.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,592,478.02/15,486.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,694.51

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