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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,372.38, 21,209.27 and 9,398.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,372.38, 21,209.27 and 9,398.22 is: 12,966.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,372.38 : 21,209.27 = 9,398.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,372.38/21,209.27 = 9,398.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,372.38x = 21,209.27 × 9,398.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,372.38x = 199,329,338.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,329,338.51/15,372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,966.72

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