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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,329.64, 21,154.28 and 9,371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,329.64, 21,154.28 and 9,371.28 is: 12,931.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,329.64 : 21,154.28 = 9,371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,329.64/21,154.28 = 9,371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,329.64x = 21,154.28 × 9,371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,329.64x = 198,242,681.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,242,681.08/15,329.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,931.99

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