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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,418.22, 21,276.07 and 9,129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,418.22, 21,276.07 and 9,129.38 is: 12,597.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,418.22 : 21,276.07 = 9,129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,418.22/21,276.07 = 9,129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,418.22x = 21,276.07 × 9,129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,418.22x = 194,237,198.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,237,198.73/15,418.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,597.90

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