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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,368.70, 21,209.04 and 9,399.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,368.70, 21,209.04 and 9,399.12 is: 12,970.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,368.70 : 21,209.04 = 9,399.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,368.70/21,209.04 = 9,399.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,368.70x = 21,209.04 × 9,399.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,368.70x = 199,346,312.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,346,312.04/15,368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,970.93

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