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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,505.36, 21,389.88 and 9,213.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,505.36, 21,389.88 and 9,213.28 is: 12,709.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,505.36 : 21,389.88 = 9,213.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,505.36/21,389.88 = 9,213.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,505.36x = 21,389.88 × 9,213.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,505.36x = 197,070,953.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,070,953.61/15,505.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,709.86

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