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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,375.93, 21,219.21 and 9,407.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,375.93, 21,219.21 and 9,407.49 is: 12,982.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,375.93 : 21,219.21 = 9,407.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,375.93/21,219.21 = 9,407.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,375.93x = 21,219.21 × 9,407.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,375.93x = 199,619,505.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,619,505.88/15,375.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,982.60

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