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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,383.80, 21,241.01 and 9,423.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,383.80, 21,241.01 and 9,423.61 is: 13,011.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,383.80 : 21,241.01 = 9,423.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,383.80/21,241.01 = 9,423.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,383.80x = 21,241.01 × 9,423.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,383.80x = 200,166,994.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,166,994.25/15,383.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,011.54

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