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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,330.63, 21,155.67 and 9,372.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,330.63, 21,155.67 and 9,372.27 is: 12,933.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,330.63 : 21,155.67 = 9,372.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,330.63/21,155.67 = 9,372.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,330.63x = 21,155.67 × 9,372.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,330.63x = 198,276,651.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,276,651.27/15,330.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,933.37

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