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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,505.47, 21,395.90 and 9,131.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,505.47, 21,395.90 and 9,131.69 is: 12,600.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,505.47 : 21,395.90 = 9,131.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,505.47/21,395.90 = 9,131.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,505.47x = 21,395.90 × 9,131.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,505.47x = 195,380,573.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,380,573.43/15,505.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,600.75

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