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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,380.57, 21,226.76 and 9,416.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,380.57, 21,226.76 and 9,416.18 is: 12,995.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,380.57 : 21,226.76 = 9,416.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,380.57/21,226.76 = 9,416.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,380.57x = 21,226.76 × 9,416.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,380.57x = 199,874,839.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,874,839.76/15,380.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,995.29

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