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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,377.55, 21,222.60 and 9,413.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,377.55, 21,222.60 and 9,413.19 is: 12,991.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,377.55 : 21,222.60 = 9,413.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,377.55/21,222.60 = 9,413.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,377.55x = 21,222.60 × 9,413.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,377.55x = 199,772,366.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,772,366.09/15,377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,991.17

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