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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.20, 21,127.62 and 9,339.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.20, 21,127.62 and 9,339.72 is: 12,888.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.20 : 21,127.62 = 9,339.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.20/21,127.62 = 9,339.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.20x = 21,127.62 × 9,339.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.20x = 197,326,055.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,326,055.07/15,310.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,888.54

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