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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,389.16, 21,232.32 and 9,414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,389.16, 21,232.32 and 9,414.60 is: 12,989.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,389.16 : 21,232.32 = 9,414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,389.16/21,232.32 = 9,414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,389.16x = 21,232.32 × 9,414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,389.16x = 199,893,799.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,893,799.87/15,389.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,989.26

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