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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,409.44, 21,264.39 and 9,747.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,409.44, 21,264.39 and 9,747.27 is: 13,450.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,409.44 : 21,264.39 = 9,747.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,409.44/21,264.39 = 9,747.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,409.44x = 21,264.39 × 9,747.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,409.44x = 207,269,750.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,269,750.72/15,409.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,450.83

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