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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,486.44, 21,371.34 and 9,113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,486.44, 21,371.34 and 9,113.28 is: 12,576.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,486.44 : 21,371.34 = 9,113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,486.44/21,371.34 = 9,113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,486.44x = 21,371.34 × 9,113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,486.44x = 194,763,005.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,763,005.40/15,486.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,576.36

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