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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.06, 21,146.73 and 9,357.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.06, 21,146.73 and 9,357.16 is: 12,914.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.06 : 21,146.73 = 9,357.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.06/21,146.73 = 9,357.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.06x = 21,146.73 × 9,357.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.06x = 197,873,336.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,873,336.09/15,322.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,914.28

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