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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,364.56, 21,203.60 and 9,398.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,364.56, 21,203.60 and 9,398.88 is: 12,970.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,364.56 : 21,203.60 = 9,398.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,364.56/21,203.60 = 9,398.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,364.56x = 21,203.60 × 9,398.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,364.56x = 199,290,091.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,290,091.97/15,364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,970.76

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