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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,414.21, 23,121.31 and 6,530.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,414.21, 23,121.31 and 6,530.94 is: 9,796.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,414.21 : 23,121.31 = 6,530.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,414.21/23,121.31 = 6,530.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,414.21x = 23,121.31 × 6,530.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,414.21x = 151,003,888.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,003,888.33/15,414.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,796.41

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