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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,352.54, 21,189.06 and 9,690.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,352.54, 21,189.06 and 9,690.39 is: 13,374.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,352.54 : 21,189.06 = 9,690.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,352.54/21,189.06 = 9,690.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,352.54x = 21,189.06 × 9,690.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,352.54x = 205,330,255.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,330,255.13/15,352.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,374.35

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