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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,542.37, 21,449.02 and 9,491.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,542.37, 21,449.02 and 9,491.21 is: 13,098.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,542.37 : 21,449.02 = 9,491.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,542.37/21,449.02 = 9,491.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,542.37x = 21,449.02 × 9,491.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,542.37x = 203,577,153.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,577,153.11/15,542.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,098.21

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