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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,363.84, 21,198.72 and 9,072.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,363.84, 21,198.72 and 9,072.96 is: 12,518.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,363.84 : 21,198.72 = 9,072.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,363.84/21,198.72 = 9,072.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,363.84x = 21,198.72 × 9,072.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,363.84x = 192,335,138.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,335,138.61/15,363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,518.69

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