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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,458.94, 21,322.40 and 9,493.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,458.94, 21,322.40 and 9,493.90 is: 13,094.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,458.94 : 21,322.40 = 9,493.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,458.94/21,322.40 = 9,493.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,458.94x = 21,322.40 × 9,493.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,458.94x = 202,432,632.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,432,632.58/15,458.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,094.86

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