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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,311.30, 21,131.89 and 9,346.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,311.30, 21,131.89 and 9,346.44 is: 12,899.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,311.30 : 21,131.89 = 9,346.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,311.30/21,131.89 = 9,346.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,311.30x = 21,131.89 × 9,346.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,311.30x = 197,507,878.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,507,878.98/15,311.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,899.48

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