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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.98, 21,344.63 and 9,094.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.98, 21,344.63 and 9,094.83 is: 12,550.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.98 : 21,344.63 = 9,094.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.98/21,344.63 = 9,094.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.98x = 21,344.63 × 9,094.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.98x = 194,125,804.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,125,804.00/15,467.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,550.17

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