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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,316.40, 21,138.92 and 9,351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,316.40, 21,138.92 and 9,351.52 is: 12,906.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,316.40 : 21,138.92 = 9,351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,316.40/21,138.92 = 9,351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,316.40x = 21,138.92 × 9,351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,316.40x = 197,681,033.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,681,033.16/15,316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,906.49

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