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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,395.09, 21,241.31 and 9,424.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,395.09, 21,241.31 and 9,424.58 is: 13,003.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,395.09 : 21,241.31 = 9,424.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,395.09/21,241.31 = 9,424.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,395.09x = 21,241.31 × 9,424.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,395.09x = 200,190,272.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,190,272.07/15,395.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,003.52

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