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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,413.84, 21,267.40 and 9,363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,413.84, 21,267.40 and 9,363.96 is: 12,920.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,413.84 : 21,267.40 = 9,363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,413.84/21,267.40 = 9,363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,413.84x = 21,267.40 × 9,363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,413.84x = 199,147,082.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,147,082.90/15,413.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,920.02

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