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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,548.60, 21,464.25 and 9,173.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,548.60, 21,464.25 and 9,173.03 is: 12,663.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,548.60 : 21,464.25 = 9,173.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,548.60/21,464.25 = 9,173.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,548.60x = 21,464.25 × 9,173.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,548.60x = 196,892,209.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,892,209.18/15,548.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,663.02

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