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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,389.97, 21,236.63 and 9,423.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,389.97, 21,236.63 and 9,423.33 is: 13,003.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,389.97 : 21,236.63 = 9,423.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,389.97/21,236.63 = 9,423.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,389.97x = 21,236.63 × 9,423.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,389.97x = 200,119,725.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,119,725.46/15,389.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,003.26

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