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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,312.05, 21,130.09 and 9,353.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,312.05, 21,130.09 and 9,353.69 is: 12,907.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,312.05 : 21,130.09 = 9,353.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,312.05/21,130.09 = 9,353.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,312.05x = 21,130.09 × 9,353.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,312.05x = 197,644,182.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,644,182.50/15,312.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,907.76

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