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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,385.05, 21,232.97 and 9,420.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,385.05, 21,232.97 and 9,420.68 is: 13,001.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,385.05 : 21,232.97 = 9,420.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,385.05/21,232.97 = 9,420.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,385.05x = 21,232.97 × 9,420.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,385.05x = 200,028,862.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,028,862.55/15,385.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,001.51

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