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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,254.44, 21,048.61 and 9,585.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,254.44, 21,048.61 and 9,585.17 is: 13,225.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,254.44 : 21,048.61 = 9,585.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,254.44/21,048.61 = 9,585.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,254.44x = 21,048.61 × 9,585.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,254.44x = 201,754,514.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,754,514.79/15,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,225.96

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