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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,411.68, 21,267.62 and 9,749.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,411.68, 21,267.62 and 9,749.52 is: 13,454.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,411.68 : 21,267.62 = 9,749.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,411.68/21,267.62 = 9,749.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,411.68x = 21,267.62 × 9,749.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,411.68x = 207,349,086.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,349,086.54/15,411.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,454.02

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