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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,370.43, 21,211.62 and 9,401.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,370.43, 21,211.62 and 9,401.99 is: 12,975.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,370.43 : 21,211.62 = 9,401.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,370.43/21,211.62 = 9,401.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,370.43x = 21,211.62 × 9,401.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,370.43x = 199,431,439.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,431,439.12/15,370.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,975.01

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