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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,274.76, 21,089.50 and 9,540.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,274.76, 21,089.50 and 9,540.98 is: 13,173.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,274.76 : 21,089.50 = 9,540.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,274.76/21,089.50 = 9,540.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,274.76x = 21,089.50 × 9,540.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,274.76x = 201,214,497.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,214,497.71/15,274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,173.01

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