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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,453.60, 21,324.40 and 9,485.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,453.60, 21,324.40 and 9,485.52 is: 13,089.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,453.60 : 21,324.40 = 9,485.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,453.60/21,324.40 = 9,485.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,453.60x = 21,324.40 × 9,485.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,453.60x = 202,273,022.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,273,022.69/15,453.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,089.06

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