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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.37, 21,312.42 and 9,391.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.37, 21,312.42 and 9,391.86 is: 12,961.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.37 : 21,312.42 = 9,391.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.37/21,312.42 = 9,391.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.37x = 21,312.42 × 9,391.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.37x = 200,163,264.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,163,264.90/15,443.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,961.11

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