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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,442.48, 21,314.04 and 9,071.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,442.48, 21,314.04 and 9,071.92 is: 12,521.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,442.48 : 21,314.04 = 9,071.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,442.48/21,314.04 = 9,071.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,442.48x = 21,314.04 × 9,071.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,442.48x = 193,359,265.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,359,265.76/15,442.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,521.26

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