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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,566.48, 21,484.50 and 9,192.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,566.48, 21,484.50 and 9,192.67 is: 12,687.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,566.48 : 21,484.50 = 9,192.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,566.48/21,484.50 = 9,192.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,566.48x = 21,484.50 × 9,192.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,566.48x = 197,499,918.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,499,918.62/15,566.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,687.51

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