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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,369.75, 21,211.47 and 9,083.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,369.75, 21,211.47 and 9,083.34 is: 12,535.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,369.75 : 21,211.47 = 9,083.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,369.75/21,211.47 = 9,083.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,369.75x = 21,211.47 × 9,083.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,369.75x = 192,670,993.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,670,993.91/15,369.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.73

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