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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,428.32, 21,291.08 and 9,053.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,428.32, 21,291.08 and 9,053.60 is: 12,493.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,428.32 : 21,291.08 = 9,053.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,428.32/21,291.08 = 9,053.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,428.32x = 21,291.08 × 9,053.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,428.32x = 192,760,921.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,760,921.89/15,428.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,493.97

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