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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,383.10, 21,229.56 and 9,413.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,383.10, 21,229.56 and 9,413.10 is: 12,990.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,383.10 : 21,229.56 = 9,413.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,383.10/21,229.56 = 9,413.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,383.10x = 21,229.56 × 9,413.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,383.10x = 199,835,971.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,835,971.24/15,383.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,990.62

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