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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,314.80, 21,136.71 and 9,349.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,314.80, 21,136.71 and 9,349.91 is: 12,904.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,314.80 : 21,136.71 = 9,349.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,314.80/21,136.71 = 9,349.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,314.80x = 21,136.71 × 9,349.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,314.80x = 197,626,336.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,626,336.20/15,314.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,904.27

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