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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,398.96, 21,251.04 and 9,353.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,398.96, 21,251.04 and 9,353.12 is: 12,907.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,398.96 : 21,251.04 = 9,353.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,398.96/21,251.04 = 9,353.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,398.96x = 21,251.04 × 9,353.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,398.96x = 198,763,527.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,763,527.24/15,398.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,907.59

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