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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,372.99, 21,211.34 and 9,780.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,372.99, 21,211.34 and 9,780.75 is: 13,495.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,372.99 : 21,211.34 = 9,780.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,372.99/21,211.34 = 9,780.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,372.99x = 21,211.34 × 9,780.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,372.99x = 207,462,764.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,462,764.80/15,372.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,495.28

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