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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,432.66, 21,297.48 and 9,460.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,432.66, 21,297.48 and 9,460.90 is: 13,056.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,432.66 : 21,297.48 = 9,460.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,432.66/21,297.48 = 9,460.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,432.66x = 21,297.48 × 9,460.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,432.66x = 201,493,328.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,493,328.53/15,432.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,056.29

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