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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,406.92, 21,264.84 and 9,738.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,406.92, 21,264.84 and 9,738.06 is: 13,440.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,406.92 : 21,264.84 = 9,738.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,406.92/21,264.84 = 9,738.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,406.92x = 21,264.84 × 9,738.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,406.92x = 207,078,287.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,078,287.81/15,406.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,440.60

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