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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,376.41, 21,221.70 and 9,407.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,376.41, 21,221.70 and 9,407.10 is: 12,983.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,376.41 : 21,221.70 = 9,407.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,376.41/21,221.70 = 9,407.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,376.41x = 21,221.70 × 9,407.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,376.41x = 199,634,654.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,634,654.07/15,376.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,983.18

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