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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,230.26, 21,011.16 and 9,561.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,230.26, 21,011.16 and 9,561.16 is: 13,190.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,230.26 : 21,011.16 = 9,561.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,230.26/21,011.16 = 9,561.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,230.26x = 21,011.16 × 9,561.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,230.26x = 200,891,062.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,891,062.55/15,230.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,190.26

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