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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,312.80, 21,131.12 and 9,354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,312.80, 21,131.12 and 9,354.44 is: 12,908.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,312.80 : 21,131.12 = 9,354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,312.80/21,131.12 = 9,354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,312.80x = 21,131.12 × 9,354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,312.80x = 197,669,711.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,669,711.90/15,312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,908.79

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