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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,345.62, 21,165.62 and 9,372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,345.62, 21,165.62 and 9,372.38 is: 12,926.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,345.62 : 21,165.62 = 9,372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,345.62/21,165.62 = 9,372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,345.62x = 21,165.62 × 9,372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,345.62x = 198,372,233.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,372,233.58/15,345.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,926.96

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