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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,399.72, 21,250.08 and 9,433.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,399.72, 21,250.08 and 9,433.08 is: 13,016.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,399.72 : 21,250.08 = 9,433.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,399.72/21,250.08 = 9,433.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,399.72x = 21,250.08 × 9,433.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,399.72x = 200,453,704.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,453,704.65/15,399.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,016.71

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