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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,326.41, 21,152.40 and 9,356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,326.41, 21,152.40 and 9,356.80 is: 12,913.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,326.41 : 21,152.40 = 9,356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,326.41/21,152.40 = 9,356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,326.41x = 21,152.40 × 9,356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,326.41x = 197,918,776.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,918,776.32/15,326.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,913.58

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