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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,413.92, 21,274.40 and 9,748.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,413.92, 21,274.40 and 9,748.16 is: 13,454.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,413.92 : 21,274.40 = 9,748.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,413.92/21,274.40 = 9,748.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,413.92x = 21,274.40 × 9,748.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,413.92x = 207,386,255.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,386,255.10/15,413.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,454.48

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