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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,468.69, 21,351.86 and 9,094.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,468.69, 21,351.86 and 9,094.97 is: 12,554.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,468.69 : 21,351.86 = 9,094.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,468.69/21,351.86 = 9,094.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,468.69x = 21,351.86 × 9,094.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,468.69x = 194,194,526.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,194,526.14/15,468.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,554.04

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