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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,349.97, 21,176.07 and 9,380.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,349.97, 21,176.07 and 9,380.52 is: 12,940.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,349.97 : 21,176.07 = 9,380.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,349.97/21,176.07 = 9,380.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,349.97x = 21,176.07 × 9,380.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,349.97x = 198,642,501.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,642,501.25/15,349.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,940.91

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