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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,258.72, 21,058.80 and 9,293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,258.72, 21,058.80 and 9,293.88 is: 12,826.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,258.72 : 21,058.80 = 9,293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,258.72/21,058.80 = 9,293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,258.72x = 21,058.80 × 9,293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,258.72x = 195,717,960.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,717,960.14/15,258.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,826.63

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