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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,337.64, 21,166.28 and 9,372.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,337.64, 21,166.28 and 9,372.59 is: 12,934.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,337.64 : 21,166.28 = 9,372.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,337.64/21,166.28 = 9,372.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,337.64x = 21,166.28 × 9,372.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,337.64x = 198,382,711.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,382,711.57/15,337.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,934.37

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