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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.54, 21,542.01 and 9,948.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.54, 21,542.01 and 9,948.27 is: 13,724.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.54 : 21,542.01 = 9,948.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.54/21,542.01 = 9,948.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.54x = 21,542.01 × 9,948.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.54x = 214,305,785.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,305,785.68/15,614.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,724.76

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