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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,215.58, 21,010.86 and 9,560.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,215.58, 21,010.86 and 9,560.13 is: 13,201.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,215.58 : 21,010.86 = 9,560.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,215.58/21,010.86 = 9,560.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,215.58x = 21,010.86 × 9,560.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,215.58x = 200,866,474.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,866,474.22/15,215.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,201.37

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