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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,329.84, 21,153.60 and 9,362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,329.84, 21,153.60 and 9,362.96 is: 12,919.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,329.84 : 21,153.60 = 9,362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,329.84/21,153.60 = 9,362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,329.84x = 21,153.60 × 9,362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,329.84x = 198,060,310.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,060,310.66/15,329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,919.92

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