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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,450.16, 21,314.05 and 9,074.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,450.16, 21,314.05 and 9,074.72 is: 12,518.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,450.16 : 21,314.05 = 9,074.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,450.16/21,314.05 = 9,074.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,450.16x = 21,314.05 × 9,074.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,450.16x = 193,418,883.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,418,883.87/15,450.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,518.89

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