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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,285.17, 21,097.29 and 9,320.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,285.17, 21,097.29 and 9,320.13 is: 12,864.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,285.17 : 21,097.29 = 9,320.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,285.17/21,097.29 = 9,320.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,285.17x = 21,097.29 × 9,320.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,285.17x = 196,629,485.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,629,485.45/15,285.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,864.07

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