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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,290.04, 21,100.68 and 9,320.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,290.04, 21,100.68 and 9,320.34 is: 12,862.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,290.04 : 21,100.68 = 9,320.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,290.04/21,100.68 = 9,320.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,290.04x = 21,100.68 × 9,320.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,290.04x = 196,665,511.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,665,511.83/15,290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,862.33

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