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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,359.36, 21,198.81 and 9,619.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,359.36, 21,198.81 and 9,619.49 is: 13,276.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,359.36 : 21,198.81 = 9,619.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,359.36/21,198.81 = 9,619.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,359.36x = 21,198.81 × 9,619.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,359.36x = 203,921,634.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,921,634.81/15,359.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,276.71

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