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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.89, 21,131.34 and 9,346.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.89, 21,131.34 and 9,346.03 is: 12,898.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.89 : 21,131.34 = 9,346.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.89/21,131.34 = 9,346.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.89x = 21,131.34 × 9,346.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.89x = 197,494,084.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,494,084.75/15,310.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,898.93

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