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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,494.87, 21,377.87 and 9,033.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,494.87, 21,377.87 and 9,033.04 is: 12,462.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,494.87 : 21,377.87 = 9,033.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,494.87/21,377.87 = 9,033.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,494.87x = 21,377.87 × 9,033.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,494.87x = 193,107,154.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,107,154.82/15,494.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,462.65

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