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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.53, 21,184.23 and 9,384.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.53, 21,184.23 and 9,384.88 is: 12,951.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.53 : 21,184.23 = 9,384.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.53/21,184.23 = 9,384.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.53x = 21,184.23 × 9,384.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.53x = 198,811,456.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,811,456.44/15,350.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,951.44

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