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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,243.96, 21,039.66 and 9,651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,243.96, 21,039.66 and 9,651 is: 13,320.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,243.96 : 21,039.66 = 9,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,243.96/21,039.66 = 9,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,243.96x = 21,039.66 × 9,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,243.96x = 203,053,758.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,053,758.66/15,243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,320.28

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