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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,408.25, 21,264.15 and 9,440.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,408.25, 21,264.15 and 9,440.25 is: 13,028.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,408.25 : 21,264.15 = 9,440.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,408.25/21,264.15 = 9,440.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,408.25x = 21,264.15 × 9,440.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,408.25x = 200,738,768.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,738,768.05/15,408.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.01

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