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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,479.51, 21,354.44 and 9,509.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,479.51, 21,354.44 and 9,509.00 is: 13,117.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,479.51 : 21,354.44 = 9,509.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,479.51/21,354.44 = 9,509.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,479.51x = 21,354.44 × 9,509.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,479.51x = 203,059,215.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,059,215.64/15,479.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,117.94

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