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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,401.12, 21,253.47 and 9,349.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,401.12, 21,253.47 and 9,349.25 is: 12,901.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,401.12 : 21,253.47 = 9,349.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,401.12/21,253.47 = 9,349.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,401.12x = 21,253.47 × 9,349.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,401.12x = 198,704,004.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,704,004.40/15,401.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,901.92

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