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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.46, 21,145.85 and 9,352.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.46, 21,145.85 and 9,352.41 is: 12,906.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.46 : 21,145.85 = 9,352.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.46/21,145.85 = 9,352.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.46x = 21,145.85 × 9,352.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.46x = 197,764,612.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,764,612.24/15,322.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,906.85

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