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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,418.83, 21,278.51 and 9,449.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,418.83, 21,278.51 and 9,449.35 is: 13,040.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,418.83 : 21,278.51 = 9,449.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,418.83/21,278.51 = 9,449.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,418.83x = 21,278.51 × 9,449.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,418.83x = 201,068,103.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,068,103.25/15,418.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,040.42

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