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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.44, 21,053.36 and 9,882.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.44, 21,053.36 and 9,882.33 is: 13,632.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.44 : 21,053.36 = 9,882.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.44/21,053.36 = 9,882.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.44x = 21,053.36 × 9,882.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.44x = 208,056,201.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,056,201.72/15,261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,632.81

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