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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,323.13, 21,145.32 and 9,364.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,323.13, 21,145.32 and 9,364.77 is: 12,923.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,323.13 : 21,145.32 = 9,364.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,323.13/21,145.32 = 9,364.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,323.13x = 21,145.32 × 9,364.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,323.13x = 198,021,058.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,021,058.38/15,323.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,923.02

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