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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,473.01, 21,347.85 and 9,097.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,473.01, 21,347.85 and 9,097.56 is: 12,551.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,473.01 : 21,347.85 = 9,097.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,473.01/21,347.85 = 9,097.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,473.01x = 21,347.85 × 9,097.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,473.01x = 194,213,346.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,213,346.25/15,473.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,551.75

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