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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,326.66, 21,140.52 and 9,275.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,326.66, 21,140.52 and 9,275.42 is: 12,793.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,326.66 : 21,140.52 = 9,275.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,326.66/21,140.52 = 9,275.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,326.66x = 21,140.52 × 9,275.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,326.66x = 196,087,202.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,087,202.02/15,326.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,793.86

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