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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.32, 21,346.34 and 9,501.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.32, 21,346.34 and 9,501.17 is: 13,105.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.32 : 21,346.34 = 9,501.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.32/21,346.34 = 9,501.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.32x = 21,346.34 × 9,501.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.32x = 202,815,050.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,815,050.98/15,475.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,105.71

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