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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,452.06, 21,327.96 and 9,486.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,452.06, 21,327.96 and 9,486.14 is: 13,093.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,452.06 : 21,327.96 = 9,486.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,452.06/21,327.96 = 9,486.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,452.06x = 21,327.96 × 9,486.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,452.06x = 202,320,014.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,320,014.47/15,452.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,093.40

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