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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,319.83, 21,145.01 and 9,356.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,319.83, 21,145.01 and 9,356.51 is: 12,914.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,319.83 : 21,145.01 = 9,356.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,319.83/21,145.01 = 9,356.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,319.83x = 21,145.01 × 9,356.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,319.83x = 197,843,503.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,843,503.60/15,319.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,914.21

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