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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,418.93, 21,278.51 and 9,453.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,418.93, 21,278.51 and 9,453.89 is: 13,046.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,418.93 : 21,278.51 = 9,453.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,418.93/21,278.51 = 9,453.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,418.93x = 21,278.51 × 9,453.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,418.93x = 201,164,574.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,164,574.69/15,418.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,046.60

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