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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.84, 21,160.08 and 9,363.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.84, 21,160.08 and 9,363.54 is: 12,922.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.84 : 21,160.08 = 9,363.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.84/21,160.08 = 9,363.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.84x = 21,160.08 × 9,363.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.84x = 198,133,255.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,133,255.48/15,332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,922.15

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