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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,470.01, 21,343.71 and 9,094.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,470.01, 21,343.71 and 9,094.56 is: 12,547.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,470.01 : 21,343.71 = 9,094.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,470.01/21,343.71 = 9,094.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,470.01x = 21,343.71 × 9,094.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,470.01x = 194,111,651.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,111,651.22/15,470.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,547.61

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