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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,327.38, 21,151.18 and 9,369.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,327.38, 21,151.18 and 9,369.02 is: 12,928.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,327.38 : 21,151.18 = 9,369.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,327.38/21,151.18 = 9,369.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,327.38x = 21,151.18 × 9,369.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,327.38x = 198,165,828.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,165,828.44/15,327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,928.88

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