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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,606.84, 21,543.66 and 9,318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,606.84, 21,543.66 and 9,318 is: 12,862.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,606.84 : 21,543.66 = 9,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,606.84/21,543.66 = 9,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,606.84x = 21,543.66 × 9,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,606.84x = 200,743,823.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,743,823.88/15,606.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,862.55

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