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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,533.10, 21,436.25 and 9,164.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,533.10, 21,436.25 and 9,164.07 is: 12,646.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,533.10 : 21,436.25 = 9,164.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,533.10/21,436.25 = 9,164.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,533.10x = 21,436.25 × 9,164.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,533.10x = 196,443,249.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,443,249.72/15,533.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,646.75

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