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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,317.96, 21,139.63 and 9,347.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,317.96, 21,139.63 and 9,347.91 is: 12,900.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,317.96 : 21,139.63 = 9,347.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,317.96/21,139.63 = 9,347.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,317.96x = 21,139.63 × 9,347.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,317.96x = 197,611,308.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,611,308.61/15,317.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,900.63

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