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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,373.31, 21,212.48 and 9,083.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,373.31, 21,212.48 and 9,083.39 is: 12,533.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,373.31 : 21,212.48 = 9,083.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,373.31/21,212.48 = 9,083.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,373.31x = 21,212.48 × 9,083.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,373.31x = 192,681,145.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,681,145.35/15,373.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,533.49

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