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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,510.54, 21,404.61 and 9,222.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,510.54, 21,404.61 and 9,222.78 is: 12,727.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,510.54 : 21,404.61 = 9,222.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,510.54/21,404.61 = 9,222.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,510.54x = 21,404.61 × 9,222.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,510.54x = 197,410,009.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,410,009.02/15,510.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,727.47

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