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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,518.04, 21,414.96 and 9,230.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,518.04, 21,414.96 and 9,230.46 is: 12,738.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,518.04 : 21,414.96 = 9,230.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,518.04/21,414.96 = 9,230.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,518.04x = 21,414.96 × 9,230.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,518.04x = 197,669,931.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,669,931.68/15,518.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,738.07

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