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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,472.42, 21,355.45 and 9,814.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,472.42, 21,355.45 and 9,814.97 is: 13,546.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,472.42 : 21,355.45 = 9,814.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,472.42/21,355.45 = 9,814.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,472.42x = 21,355.45 × 9,814.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,472.42x = 209,603,129.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,603,129.94/15,472.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,546.89

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