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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,550.51, 21,455.88 and 9,499.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,550.51, 21,455.88 and 9,499.21 is: 13,106.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,550.51 : 21,455.88 = 9,499.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,550.51/21,455.88 = 9,499.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,550.51x = 21,455.88 × 9,499.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,550.51x = 203,813,909.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,813,909.85/15,550.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,106.57

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