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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255.68, 21,055.02 and 9,288.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255.68, 21,055.02 and 9,288.68 is: 12,819.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255.68 : 21,055.02 = 9,288.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255.68/21,055.02 = 9,288.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255.68x = 21,055.02 × 9,288.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255.68x = 195,573,343.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,573,343.17/15,255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,819.71

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