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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,481.10, 21,362.91 and 9,891.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,481.10, 21,362.91 and 9,891.50 is: 13,649.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,481.10 : 21,362.91 = 9,891.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,481.10/21,362.91 = 9,891.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,481.10x = 21,362.91 × 9,891.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,481.10x = 211,311,224.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,311,224.27/15,481.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,649.63

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