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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,368.94, 21,209.56 and 9,400.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,368.94, 21,209.56 and 9,400.50 is: 12,972.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,368.94 : 21,209.56 = 9,400.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,368.94/21,209.56 = 9,400.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,368.94x = 21,209.56 × 9,400.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,368.94x = 199,380,468.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,380,468.78/15,368.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,972.95

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