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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,392.48, 21,240.08 and 9,425.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,392.48, 21,240.08 and 9,425.84 is: 13,006.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,392.48 : 21,240.08 = 9,425.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,392.48/21,240.08 = 9,425.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,392.48x = 21,240.08 × 9,425.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,392.48x = 200,205,595.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,205,595.67/15,392.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,006.71

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