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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,472.22, 21,357.41 and 9,511.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,472.22, 21,357.41 and 9,511.97 is: 13,130.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,472.22 : 21,357.41 = 9,511.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,472.22/21,357.41 = 9,511.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,472.22x = 21,357.41 × 9,511.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,472.22x = 203,150,888.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,150,888.85/15,472.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,130.05

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