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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,538.94, 21,446.51 and 9,165.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,538.94, 21,446.51 and 9,165.14 is: 12,649.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,538.94 : 21,446.51 = 9,165.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,538.94/21,446.51 = 9,165.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,538.94x = 21,446.51 × 9,165.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,538.94x = 196,560,266.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,560,266.66/15,538.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,649.53

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