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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,465.96, 21,354.12 and 9,505.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,465.96, 21,354.12 and 9,505.62 is: 13,124.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.96 : 21,354.12 = 9,505.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.96/21,354.12 = 9,505.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.96x = 21,354.12 × 9,505.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.96x = 202,984,150.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,984,150.15/15,465.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,124.57

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