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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,313.39, 21,134.79 and 9,348.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,313.39, 21,134.79 and 9,348.53 is: 12,902.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,313.39 : 21,134.79 = 9,348.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,313.39/21,134.79 = 9,348.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,313.39x = 21,134.79 × 9,348.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,313.39x = 197,579,218.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,579,218.36/15,313.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,902.38

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