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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,318.61, 21,139.13 and 9,360.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,318.61, 21,139.13 and 9,360.25 is: 12,916.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,318.61 : 21,139.13 = 9,360.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,318.61/21,139.13 = 9,360.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,318.61x = 21,139.13 × 9,360.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,318.61x = 197,867,512.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,867,512.14/15,318.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,916.81

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