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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,336.42, 21,152.10 and 9,952.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,336.42, 21,152.10 and 9,952.98 is: 13,727.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,336.42 : 21,152.10 = 9,952.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,336.42/21,152.10 = 9,952.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,336.42x = 21,152.10 × 9,952.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,336.42x = 210,526,428.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,526,428.26/15,336.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,727.22

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