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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.17, 21,146.88 and 9,357.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.17, 21,146.88 and 9,357.30 is: 12,914.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.17 : 21,146.88 = 9,357.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.17/21,146.88 = 9,357.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.17x = 21,146.88 × 9,357.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.17x = 197,877,700.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,877,700.22/15,322.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,914.47

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