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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,427.45, 21,289.45 and 9,139.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,427.45, 21,289.45 and 9,139.83 is: 12,612.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,427.45 : 21,289.45 = 9,139.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,427.45/21,289.45 = 9,139.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,427.45x = 21,289.45 × 9,139.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,427.45x = 194,581,885.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,581,885.38/15,427.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,612.70

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