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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,321.42, 21,147.95 and 9,271.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,321.42, 21,147.95 and 9,271.67 is: 12,797.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,321.42 : 21,147.95 = 9,271.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,321.42/21,147.95 = 9,271.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,321.42x = 21,147.95 × 9,271.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,321.42x = 196,076,731.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,076,731.02/15,321.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,797.56

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