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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,392.70, 21,243.74 and 9,425.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,392.70, 21,243.74 and 9,425.16 is: 13,007.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,392.70 : 21,243.74 = 9,425.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,392.70/21,243.74 = 9,425.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,392.70x = 21,243.74 × 9,425.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,392.70x = 200,225,601.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,225,601.37/15,392.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,007.83

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