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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,440.79, 21,300.06 and 9,392.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,440.79, 21,300.06 and 9,392.89 is: 12,957.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,440.79 : 21,300.06 = 9,392.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,440.79/21,300.06 = 9,392.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,440.79x = 21,300.06 × 9,392.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,440.79x = 200,069,082.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,069,082.58/15,440.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,957.18

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