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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,269.45, 21,073.70 and 9,301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,269.45, 21,073.70 and 9,301.97 is: 12,837.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,269.45 : 21,073.70 = 9,301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,269.45/21,073.70 = 9,301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,269.45x = 21,073.70 × 9,301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,269.45x = 196,027,001.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,027,001.13/15,269.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,837.86

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