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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,346.02, 21,178.62 and 9,378.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,346.02, 21,178.62 and 9,378.82 is: 12,943.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,346.02 : 21,178.62 = 9,378.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,346.02/21,178.62 = 9,378.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,346.02x = 21,178.62 × 9,378.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,346.02x = 198,630,464.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,630,464.83/15,346.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,943.45

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