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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.52, 21,340.44 and 9,495.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.52, 21,340.44 and 9,495.36 is: 13,103.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.52 : 21,340.44 = 9,495.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.52/21,340.44 = 9,495.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.52x = 21,340.44 × 9,495.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.52x = 202,635,160.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,635,160.36/15,464.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,103.23

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