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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,342.92, 21,173.96 and 9,373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,342.92, 21,173.96 and 9,373.60 is: 12,936.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,342.92 : 21,173.96 = 9,373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,342.92/21,173.96 = 9,373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,342.92x = 21,173.96 × 9,373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,342.92x = 198,476,231.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,476,231.46/15,342.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,936.01

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