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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,316.20, 21,139.65 and 9,346.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,316.20, 21,139.65 and 9,346.59 is: 12,900.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,316.20 : 21,139.65 = 9,346.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,316.20/21,139.65 = 9,346.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,316.20x = 21,139.65 × 9,346.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,316.20x = 197,583,641.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,583,641.29/15,316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,900.30

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