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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,354.70, 21,187.60 and 9,687.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,354.70, 21,187.60 and 9,687.31 is: 13,367.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,354.70 : 21,187.60 = 9,687.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,354.70/21,187.60 = 9,687.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,354.70x = 21,187.60 × 9,687.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,354.70x = 205,250,849.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,250,849.36/15,354.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,367.30

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