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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.56, 21,200.84 and 9,396.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.56, 21,200.84 and 9,396.88 is: 12,968.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.56 : 21,200.84 = 9,396.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.56/21,200.84 = 9,396.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.56x = 21,200.84 × 9,396.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.56x = 199,221,749.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,221,749.38/15,362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,968.00

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