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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.19, 21,459.87 and 9,179.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.19, 21,459.87 and 9,179.05 is: 12,665.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.19 : 21,459.87 = 9,179.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.19/21,459.87 = 9,179.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.19x = 21,459.87 × 9,179.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.19x = 196,981,219.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,981,219.72/15,552.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,665.82

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