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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,489.64, 21,374.44 and 9,115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,489.64, 21,374.44 and 9,115.24 is: 12,578.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,489.64 : 21,374.44 = 9,115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,489.64/21,374.44 = 9,115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,489.64x = 21,374.44 × 9,115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,489.64x = 194,833,150.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,833,150.47/15,489.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,578.29

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