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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,361.69, 21,192.69 and 9,686.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,361.69, 21,192.69 and 9,686.29 is: 13,363.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,361.69 : 21,192.69 = 9,686.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,361.69/21,192.69 = 9,686.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,361.69x = 21,192.69 × 9,686.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,361.69x = 205,278,541.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,278,541.22/15,361.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,363.02

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