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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,254.25, 21,044.64 and 9,587.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,254.25, 21,044.64 and 9,587.17 is: 13,226.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,254.25 : 21,044.64 = 9,587.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,254.25/21,044.64 = 9,587.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,254.25x = 21,044.64 × 9,587.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,254.25x = 201,758,541.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,758,541.27/15,254.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,226.38

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