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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.25, 21,129.77 and 9,721.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.25, 21,129.77 and 9,721.25 is: 13,416.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.25 : 21,129.77 = 9,721.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.25/21,129.77 = 9,721.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.25x = 21,129.77 × 9,721.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.25x = 205,407,728.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,407,728.01/15,310.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,416.35

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