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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,447.72, 21,318.45 and 9,396.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,447.72, 21,318.45 and 9,396.21 is: 12,967.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,447.72 : 21,318.45 = 9,396.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,447.72/21,318.45 = 9,396.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,447.72x = 21,318.45 × 9,396.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,447.72x = 200,312,633.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,312,633.07/15,447.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,967.13

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