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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.32, 21,289.56 and 9,464.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.32, 21,289.56 and 9,464.90 is: 13,047.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.32 : 21,289.56 = 9,464.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.32/21,289.56 = 9,464.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.32x = 21,289.56 × 9,464.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.32x = 201,503,556.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,503,556.44/15,444.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,047.10

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