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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,379.94, 21,224.74 and 9,411.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,379.94, 21,224.74 and 9,411.50 is: 12,988.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,379.94 : 21,224.74 = 9,411.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,379.94/21,224.74 = 9,411.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,379.94x = 21,224.74 × 9,411.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,379.94x = 199,756,640.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,756,640.51/15,379.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,988.13

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