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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,283.36, 21,094.79 and 9,318.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,283.36, 21,094.79 and 9,318.32 is: 12,861.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,283.36 : 21,094.79 = 9,318.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,283.36/21,094.79 = 9,318.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,283.36x = 21,094.79 × 9,318.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,283.36x = 196,567,851.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,567,851.49/15,283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,861.56

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