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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,365.88, 21,206.51 and 9,401.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,365.88, 21,206.51 and 9,401.52 is: 12,975.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,365.88 : 21,206.51 = 9,401.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,365.88/21,206.51 = 9,401.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,365.88x = 21,206.51 × 9,401.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,365.88x = 199,373,427.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,373,427.90/15,365.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,975.07

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