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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,315.64, 21,137.54 and 9,346.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,315.64, 21,137.54 and 9,346.04 is: 12,898.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,315.64 : 21,137.54 = 9,346.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,315.64/21,137.54 = 9,346.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,315.64x = 21,137.54 × 9,346.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,315.64x = 197,552,294.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,552,294.34/15,315.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,898.73

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