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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,490.54, 21,381.87 and 9,901.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,490.54, 21,381.87 and 9,901.54 is: 13,667.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,490.54 : 21,381.87 = 9,901.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,490.54/21,381.87 = 9,901.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,490.54x = 21,381.87 × 9,901.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,490.54x = 211,713,441.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,713,441.08/15,490.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,667.27

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