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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,320.67, 21,141.99 and 9,362.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,320.67, 21,141.99 and 9,362.31 is: 12,919.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,320.67 : 21,141.99 = 9,362.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,320.67/21,141.99 = 9,362.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,320.67x = 21,141.99 × 9,362.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,320.67x = 197,937,864.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,937,864.40/15,320.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,919.66

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