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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,399.28, 21,254.31 and 9,730.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,399.28, 21,254.31 and 9,730.43 is: 13,430.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,399.28 : 21,254.31 = 9,730.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,399.28/21,254.31 = 9,730.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,399.28x = 21,254.31 × 9,730.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,399.28x = 206,813,527.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,813,527.00/15,399.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,430.08

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