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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.64, 21,344.02 and 9,094.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.64, 21,344.02 and 9,094.44 is: 12,549.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.64 : 21,344.02 = 9,094.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.64/21,344.02 = 9,094.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.64x = 21,344.02 × 9,094.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.64x = 194,111,909.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,111,909.25/15,467.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,549.55

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