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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,383.84, 21,230.04 and 9,096.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,383.84, 21,230.04 and 9,096.32 is: 12,553.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,383.84 : 21,230.04 = 9,096.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,383.84/21,230.04 = 9,096.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,383.84x = 21,230.04 × 9,096.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,383.84x = 193,115,237.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,115,237.45/15,383.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,553.12

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