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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,403.14, 21,256.02 and 9,435.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,403.14, 21,256.02 and 9,435.06 is: 13,020.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,403.14 : 21,256.02 = 9,435.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,403.14/21,256.02 = 9,435.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,403.14x = 21,256.02 × 9,435.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,403.14x = 200,551,824.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,551,824.06/15,403.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,020.19

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