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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.59, 21,308.57 and 9,069.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.59, 21,308.57 and 9,069.85 is: 12,514.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.59 : 21,308.57 = 9,069.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.59/21,308.57 = 9,069.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.59x = 21,308.57 × 9,069.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.59x = 193,265,488.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,265,488.98/15,443.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,514.29

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