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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,487.44, 21,371.44 and 9,114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,487.44, 21,371.44 and 9,114.30 is: 12,577.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,487.44 : 21,371.44 = 9,114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,487.44/21,371.44 = 9,114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,487.44x = 21,371.44 × 9,114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,487.44x = 194,785,715.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,785,715.59/15,487.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,577.01

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