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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.76, 21,159.80 and 9,367.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.76, 21,159.80 and 9,367.12 is: 12,926.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.76 : 21,159.80 = 9,367.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.76/21,159.80 = 9,367.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.76x = 21,159.80 × 9,367.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.76x = 198,206,385.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,206,385.78/15,332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,926.99

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