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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,466.42, 21,343.26 and 9,093.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,466.42, 21,343.26 and 9,093.07 is: 12,548.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,466.42 : 21,343.26 = 9,093.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,466.42/21,343.26 = 9,093.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,466.42x = 21,343.26 × 9,093.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,466.42x = 194,075,757.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,075,757.21/15,466.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,548.20

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