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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,312.94, 21,134.15 and 9,348.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,312.94, 21,134.15 and 9,348.06 is: 12,901.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,312.94 : 21,134.15 = 9,348.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,312.94/21,134.15 = 9,348.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,312.94x = 21,134.15 × 9,348.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,312.94x = 197,563,302.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,563,302.25/15,312.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,901.72

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