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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,484.57, 21,357.82 and 9,519.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,484.57, 21,357.82 and 9,519.52 is: 13,130.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,484.57 : 21,357.82 = 9,519.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,484.57/21,357.82 = 9,519.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,484.57x = 21,357.82 × 9,519.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,484.57x = 203,316,194.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,316,194.65/15,484.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,130.24

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