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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,434.51, 21,291.80 and 9,759.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,434.51, 21,291.80 and 9,759.69 is: 13,463.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,434.51 : 21,291.80 = 9,759.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,434.51/21,291.80 = 9,759.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,434.51x = 21,291.80 × 9,759.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,434.51x = 207,801,318.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,801,318.74/15,434.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,463.43

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