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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,471.52, 21,351.84 and 9,501.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,471.52, 21,351.84 and 9,501.76 is: 13,113.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,471.52 : 21,351.84 = 9,501.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,471.52/21,351.84 = 9,501.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,471.52x = 21,351.84 × 9,501.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,471.52x = 202,880,059.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,880,059.24/15,471.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,113.13

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