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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,645.84, 21,584.04 and 9,018

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,645.84, 21,584.04 and 9,018 is: 12,440.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,645.84 : 21,584.04 = 9,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,645.84/21,584.04 = 9,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,645.84x = 21,584.04 × 9,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,645.84x = 194,644,872.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,644,872.72/15,645.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,440.68

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