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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,413.10, 21,269.97 and 9,043.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,413.10, 21,269.97 and 9,043.53 is: 12,480.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,413.10 : 21,269.97 = 9,043.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,413.10/21,269.97 = 9,043.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,413.10x = 21,269.97 × 9,043.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,413.10x = 192,355,611.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,355,611.79/15,413.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,480.01

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