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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,513.06, 21,411.48 and 9,464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,513.06, 21,411.48 and 9,464.64 is: 13,063.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,513.06 : 21,411.48 = 9,464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,513.06/21,411.48 = 9,464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,513.06x = 21,411.48 × 9,464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,513.06x = 202,651,950.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,651,950.07/15,513.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,063.31

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