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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,328.70, 21,153.74 and 9,279.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,328.70, 21,153.74 and 9,279.08 is: 12,805.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,328.70 : 21,153.74 = 9,279.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,328.70/21,153.74 = 9,279.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,328.70x = 21,153.74 × 9,279.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,328.70x = 196,287,216.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,287,216.07/15,328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,805.21

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