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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,369.78, 21,204.69 and 9,398.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,369.78, 21,204.69 and 9,398.58 is: 12,966.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,369.78 : 21,204.69 = 9,398.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,369.78/21,204.69 = 9,398.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,369.78x = 21,204.69 × 9,398.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,369.78x = 199,293,975.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,293,975.34/15,369.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,966.61

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