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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,402.24, 21,250.26 and 9,427.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,402.24, 21,250.26 and 9,427.68 is: 13,007.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,402.24 : 21,250.26 = 9,427.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,402.24/21,250.26 = 9,427.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,402.24x = 21,250.26 × 9,427.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,402.24x = 200,340,651.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,340,651.20/15,402.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,007.24

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