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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,418.56, 21,256.38 and 9,750.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,418.56, 21,256.38 and 9,750.48 is: 13,442.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,418.56 : 21,256.38 = 9,750.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,418.56/21,256.38 = 9,750.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,418.56x = 21,256.38 × 9,750.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,418.56x = 207,259,908.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,259,908.06/15,418.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,442.24

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