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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,363.80, 21,207.12 and 9,699.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,363.80, 21,207.12 and 9,699.20 is: 13,388.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,363.80 : 21,207.12 = 9,699.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,363.80/21,207.12 = 9,699.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,363.80x = 21,207.12 × 9,699.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,363.80x = 205,692,098.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,692,098.30/15,363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,388.10

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