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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,625.89, 21,574.17 and 9,254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,625.89, 21,574.17 and 9,254.52 is: 12,777.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,625.89 : 21,574.17 = 9,254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,625.89/21,574.17 = 9,254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,625.89x = 21,574.17 × 9,254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,625.89x = 199,658,587.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,658,587.75/15,625.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,777.42

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