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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.29, 21,185.95 and 9,688.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.29, 21,185.95 and 9,688.13 is: 13,371.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.29 : 21,185.95 = 9,688.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.29/21,185.95 = 9,688.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.29x = 21,185.95 × 9,688.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.29x = 205,252,205.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,252,205.24/15,350.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,371.22

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