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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,505.11, 21,396.42 and 9,131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,505.11, 21,396.42 and 9,131.97 is: 12,601.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,505.11 : 21,396.42 = 9,131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,505.11/21,396.42 = 9,131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,505.11x = 21,396.42 × 9,131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,505.11x = 195,391,465.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,391,465.55/15,505.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,601.75

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