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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,361.25, 21,199.39 and 9,391.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,361.25, 21,199.39 and 9,391.95 is: 12,961.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,361.25 : 21,199.39 = 9,391.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,361.25/21,199.39 = 9,391.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,361.25x = 21,199.39 × 9,391.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,361.25x = 199,103,587.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,103,587.43/15,361.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,961.42

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