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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,451.88, 21,322.71 and 9,482.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,451.88, 21,322.71 and 9,482.31 is: 13,085.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,451.88 : 21,322.71 = 9,482.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,451.88/21,322.71 = 9,482.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,451.88x = 21,322.71 × 9,482.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,451.88x = 202,188,546.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,188,546.26/15,451.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,085.05

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