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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,294.74, 21,118.70 and 9,919.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,294.74, 21,118.70 and 9,919.74 is: 13,697.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,294.74 : 21,118.70 = 9,919.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,294.74/21,118.70 = 9,919.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,294.74x = 21,118.70 × 9,919.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,294.74x = 209,492,013.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,492,013.14/15,294.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,697.00

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