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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,551.76, 21,459.26 and 9,178.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,551.76, 21,459.26 and 9,178.62 is: 12,665.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,551.76 : 21,459.26 = 9,178.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,551.76/21,459.26 = 9,178.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,551.76x = 21,459.26 × 9,178.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,551.76x = 196,966,335.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,966,335.50/15,551.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,665.21

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