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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,433.78, 21,294.93 and 9,145.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,433.78, 21,294.93 and 9,145.06 is: 12,618.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,433.78 : 21,294.93 = 9,145.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,433.78/21,294.93 = 9,145.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,433.78x = 21,294.93 × 9,145.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,433.78x = 194,743,412.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,743,412.55/15,433.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,618.00

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