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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,438.81, 21,305.94 and 9,467.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,438.81, 21,305.94 and 9,467.01 is: 13,064.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,438.81 : 21,305.94 = 9,467.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,438.81/21,305.94 = 9,467.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,438.81x = 21,305.94 × 9,467.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,438.81x = 201,703,547.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,703,547.04/15,438.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,064.71

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