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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,445.44, 21,326.40 and 9,485.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,445.44, 21,326.40 and 9,485.28 is: 13,096.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,445.44 : 21,326.40 = 9,485.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,445.44/21,326.40 = 9,485.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,445.44x = 21,326.40 × 9,485.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,445.44x = 202,286,875.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,286,875.39/15,445.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,096.87

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