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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.48, 21,464.56 and 9,183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.48, 21,464.56 and 9,183.12 is: 12,672.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.48 : 21,464.56 = 9,183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.48/21,464.56 = 9,183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.48x = 21,464.56 × 9,183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.48x = 197,111,607.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,111,607.27/15,554.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,672.34

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