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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.74, 21,150.36 and 9,355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.74, 21,150.36 and 9,355.68 is: 12,911.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.74 : 21,150.36 = 9,355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.74/21,150.36 = 9,355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.74x = 21,150.36 × 9,355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.74x = 197,876,000.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,876,000.04/15,325.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,911.35

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