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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,312.83, 21,134.99 and 9,343.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,312.83, 21,134.99 and 9,343.22 is: 12,895.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,312.83 : 21,134.99 = 9,343.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,312.83/21,134.99 = 9,343.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,312.83x = 21,134.99 × 9,343.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,312.83x = 197,468,778.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,468,778.95/15,312.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,895.65

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