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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,446.01, 21,307.27 and 9,398.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,446.01, 21,307.27 and 9,398.09 is: 12,964.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,446.01 : 21,307.27 = 9,398.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,446.01/21,307.27 = 9,398.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,446.01x = 21,307.27 × 9,398.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,446.01x = 200,247,688.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,247,688.51/15,446.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,964.37

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