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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,612.48, 21,552.25 and 9,954.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,612.48, 21,552.25 and 9,954.81 is: 13,742.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,612.48 : 21,552.25 = 9,954.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,612.48/21,552.25 = 9,954.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,612.48x = 21,552.25 × 9,954.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,612.48x = 214,548,553.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,548,553.82/15,612.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,742.12

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