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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,384.52, 21,234.45 and 9,421.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,384.52, 21,234.45 and 9,421.30 is: 13,003.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,384.52 : 21,234.45 = 9,421.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,384.52/21,234.45 = 9,421.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,384.52x = 21,234.45 × 9,421.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,384.52x = 200,056,123.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,056,123.79/15,384.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,003.73

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