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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,299.97, 21,114.99 and 9,330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,299.97, 21,114.99 and 9,330 is: 12,876.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,299.97 : 21,114.99 = 9,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,299.97/21,114.99 = 9,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,299.97x = 21,114.99 × 9,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,299.97x = 197,002,856.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,002,856.70/15,299.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,876.03

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