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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,260.13, 21,056.36 and 9,598.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,260.13, 21,056.36 and 9,598.23 is: 13,243.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,260.13 : 21,056.36 = 9,598.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,260.13/21,056.36 = 9,598.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,260.13x = 21,056.36 × 9,598.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,260.13x = 202,103,738.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,103,738.25/15,260.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,243.91

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