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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,494.41, 21,385.38 and 9,835.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,494.41, 21,385.38 and 9,835.90 is: 13,575.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,494.41 : 21,385.38 = 9,835.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,494.41/21,385.38 = 9,835.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,494.41x = 21,385.38 × 9,835.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,494.41x = 210,344,459.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,344,459.14/15,494.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,575.51

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