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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,553.52, 21,463.80 and 9,180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,553.52, 21,463.80 and 9,180.16 is: 12,668.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,553.52 : 21,463.80 = 9,180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,553.52/21,463.80 = 9,180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,553.52x = 21,463.80 × 9,180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,553.52x = 197,041,118.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,041,118.21/15,553.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,668.59

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