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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,545.49, 21,455.58 and 9,171.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,545.49, 21,455.58 and 9,171.71 is: 12,658.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,545.49 : 21,455.58 = 9,171.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,545.49/21,455.58 = 9,171.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,545.49x = 21,455.58 × 9,171.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,545.49x = 196,784,408.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,784,408.52/15,545.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,658.62

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