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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,468.92, 21,351.66 and 9,421.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,468.92, 21,351.66 and 9,421.40 is: 13,004.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,468.92 : 21,351.66 = 9,421.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,468.92/21,351.66 = 9,421.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,468.92x = 21,351.66 × 9,421.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,468.92x = 201,162,529.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,162,529.52/15,468.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,004.30

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