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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,615.18, 21,549.85 and 9,246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,615.18, 21,549.85 and 9,246.76 is: 12,761.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,615.18 : 21,549.85 = 9,246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,615.18/21,549.85 = 9,246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,615.18x = 21,549.85 × 9,246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,615.18x = 199,266,213.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,266,213.99/15,615.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,761.06

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