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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,296.17, 21,115.19 and 9,329.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,296.17, 21,115.19 and 9,329.98 is: 12,879.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,296.17 : 21,115.19 = 9,329.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,296.17/21,115.19 = 9,329.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,296.17x = 21,115.19 × 9,329.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,296.17x = 197,004,300.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,004,300.40/15,296.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,879.32

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