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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,224.44, 21,014.49 and 9,849.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,224.44, 21,014.49 and 9,849.28 is: 13,595.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,224.44 : 21,014.49 = 9,849.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,224.44/21,014.49 = 9,849.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,224.44x = 21,014.49 × 9,849.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,224.44x = 206,977,596.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,977,596.07/15,224.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,595.09

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