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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,357.24, 21,186.72 and 9,690.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,357.24, 21,186.72 and 9,690.06 is: 13,368.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,357.24 : 21,186.72 = 9,690.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,357.24/21,186.72 = 9,690.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,357.24x = 21,186.72 × 9,690.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,357.24x = 205,300,588.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,300,588.00/15,357.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,368.33

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