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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,458.16, 21,324.40 and 9,783.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,458.16, 21,324.40 and 9,783.34 is: 13,496.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,458.16 : 21,324.40 = 9,783.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,458.16/21,324.40 = 9,783.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,458.16x = 21,324.40 × 9,783.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,458.16x = 208,623,855.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,623,855.50/15,458.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,496.03

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