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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,368.20, 21,208.35 and 9,398.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,368.20, 21,208.35 and 9,398.60 is: 12,970.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,368.20 : 21,208.35 = 9,398.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,368.20/21,208.35 = 9,398.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,368.20x = 21,208.35 × 9,398.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,368.20x = 199,328,798.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,328,798.31/15,368.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,970.21

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