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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,470.63, 21,344.59 and 9,095.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,470.63, 21,344.59 and 9,095.19 is: 12,548.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,470.63 : 21,344.59 = 9,095.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,470.63/21,344.59 = 9,095.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,470.63x = 21,344.59 × 9,095.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,470.63x = 194,133,101.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,133,101.52/15,470.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,548.49

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