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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,333.38, 21,156.24 and 9,362.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,333.38, 21,156.24 and 9,362.84 is: 12,918.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,333.38 : 21,156.24 = 9,362.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,333.38/21,156.24 = 9,362.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,333.38x = 21,156.24 × 9,362.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,333.38x = 198,082,490.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,082,490.12/15,333.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,918.38

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