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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,463.48, 21,339.33 and 9,411.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,463.48, 21,339.33 and 9,411.53 is: 12,987.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,463.48 : 21,339.33 = 9,411.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,463.48/21,339.33 = 9,411.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,463.48x = 21,339.33 × 9,411.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,463.48x = 200,835,744.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,835,744.47/15,463.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,987.75

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