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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,269.38, 21,071.76 and 9,301.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,269.38, 21,071.76 and 9,301.07 is: 12,835.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,269.38 : 21,071.76 = 9,301.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,269.38/21,071.76 = 9,301.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,269.38x = 21,071.76 × 9,301.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,269.38x = 195,989,967.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,989,967.46/15,269.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,835.49

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