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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.96, 21,182.42 and 9,683.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.96, 21,182.42 and 9,683.56 is: 13,362.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.96 : 21,182.42 = 9,683.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.96/21,182.42 = 9,683.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.96x = 21,182.42 × 9,683.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.96x = 205,121,235.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,121,235.02/15,350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,362.11

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