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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,390.48, 21,238.20 and 9,432.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,390.48, 21,238.20 and 9,432.24 is: 13,016.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,390.48 : 21,238.20 = 9,432.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,390.48/21,238.20 = 9,432.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,390.48x = 21,238.20 × 9,432.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,390.48x = 200,323,799.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,323,799.57/15,390.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,016.09

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