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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,333.99, 21,161.09 and 9,284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,333.99, 21,161.09 and 9,284.14 is: 12,812.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,333.99 : 21,161.09 = 9,284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,333.99/21,161.09 = 9,284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,333.99x = 21,161.09 × 9,284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,333.99x = 196,462,522.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,462,522.11/15,333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,812.22

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