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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,305.80, 21,122.34 and 9,336.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,305.80, 21,122.34 and 9,336.76 is: 12,884.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,305.80 : 21,122.34 = 9,336.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,305.80/21,122.34 = 9,336.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,305.80x = 21,122.34 × 9,336.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,305.80x = 197,214,219.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,214,219.22/15,305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,884.93

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