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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,312.39, 21,133.41 and 9,347.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,312.39, 21,133.41 and 9,347.54 is: 12,901.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,312.39 : 21,133.41 = 9,347.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,312.39/21,133.41 = 9,347.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,312.39x = 21,133.41 × 9,347.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,312.39x = 197,545,289.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,545,289.64/15,312.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,901.01

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