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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,360.18, 21,197.07 and 9,073.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,360.18, 21,197.07 and 9,073.86 is: 12,521.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,360.18 : 21,197.07 = 9,073.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,360.18/21,197.07 = 9,073.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,360.18x = 21,197.07 × 9,073.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,360.18x = 192,339,245.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,339,245.59/15,360.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,521.94

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