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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,356.56, 21,194.04 and 9,387.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,356.56, 21,194.04 and 9,387.04 is: 12,955.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,356.56 : 21,194.04 = 9,387.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,356.56/21,194.04 = 9,387.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,356.56x = 21,194.04 × 9,387.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,356.56x = 198,949,301.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,949,301.24/15,356.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,955.33

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