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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,313.30, 21,131.81 and 9,354.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,313.30, 21,131.81 and 9,354.94 is: 12,909.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,313.30 : 21,131.81 = 9,354.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,313.30/21,131.81 = 9,354.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,313.30x = 21,131.81 × 9,354.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,313.30x = 197,686,708.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,686,708.98/15,313.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,909.48

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