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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,450.66, 21,314.74 and 9,075.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,450.66, 21,314.74 and 9,075.22 is: 12,519.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,450.66 : 21,314.74 = 9,075.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,450.66/21,314.74 = 9,075.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,450.66x = 21,314.74 × 9,075.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,450.66x = 193,435,802.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,435,802.79/15,450.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,519.58

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