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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,450.51, 21,313.49 and 9,402.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,450.51, 21,313.49 and 9,402.60 is: 12,970.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,450.51 : 21,313.49 = 9,402.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,450.51/21,313.49 = 9,402.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,450.51x = 21,313.49 × 9,402.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,450.51x = 200,402,174.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,402,174.06/15,450.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,970.59

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