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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,083.26, 20,815.60 and 9,421.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,083.26, 20,815.60 and 9,421.36 is: 13,001.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,083.26 : 20,815.60 = 9,421.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,083.26/20,815.60 = 9,421.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,083.26x = 20,815.60 × 9,421.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,083.26x = 196,111,261.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,111,261.22/15,083.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,001.91

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