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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,314.64, 21,136.16 and 9,345.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,314.64, 21,136.16 and 9,345.04 is: 12,897.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,314.64 : 21,136.16 = 9,345.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,314.64/21,136.16 = 9,345.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,314.64x = 21,136.16 × 9,345.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,314.64x = 197,518,260.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,518,260.65/15,314.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,897.35

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