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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,454.36, 21,332.04 and 9,080.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,454.36, 21,332.04 and 9,080.84 is: 12,534.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,454.36 : 21,332.04 = 9,080.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,454.36/21,332.04 = 9,080.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,454.36x = 21,332.04 × 9,080.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,454.36x = 193,712,735.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,712,735.45/15,454.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,534.51

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