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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.61, 21,339.54 and 9,496.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.61, 21,339.54 and 9,496.53 is: 13,104.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.61 : 21,339.54 = 9,496.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.61/21,339.54 = 9,496.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.61x = 21,339.54 × 9,496.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.61x = 202,651,581.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,651,581.80/15,464.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,104.22

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