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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,401.93, 21,254.72 and 9,739.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,401.93, 21,254.72 and 9,739.15 is: 13,440.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,401.93 : 21,254.72 = 9,739.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,401.93/21,254.72 = 9,739.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,401.93x = 21,254.72 × 9,739.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,401.93x = 207,002,804.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,002,804.46/15,401.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,440.06

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