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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,539.11, 21,445.47 and 9,574.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,539.11, 21,445.47 and 9,574.27 is: 13,213.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,539.11 : 21,445.47 = 9,574.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,539.11/21,445.47 = 9,574.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,539.11x = 21,445.47 × 9,574.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,539.11x = 205,324,666.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,324,666.44/15,539.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,213.41

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