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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,402.95, 21,256.29 and 9,432.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,402.95, 21,256.29 and 9,432.44 is: 13,016.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,402.95 : 21,256.29 = 9,432.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,402.95/21,256.29 = 9,432.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,402.95x = 21,256.29 × 9,432.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,402.95x = 200,498,680.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,498,680.05/15,402.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,016.90

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