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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,272.07, 21,074.31 and 9,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,272.07, 21,074.31 and 9,303 is: 12,837.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,272.07 : 21,074.31 = 9,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,272.07/21,074.31 = 9,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,272.07x = 21,074.31 × 9,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,272.07x = 196,054,305.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,054,305.93/15,272.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,837.44

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