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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,549.51, 21,454.50 and 9,498.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,549.51, 21,454.50 and 9,498.21 is: 13,105.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,549.51 : 21,454.50 = 9,498.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,549.51/21,454.50 = 9,498.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,549.51x = 21,454.50 × 9,498.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,549.51x = 203,779,346.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,779,346.45/15,549.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,105.19

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