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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,262.03, 21,054.59 and 9,886.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,262.03, 21,054.59 and 9,886.26 is: 13,638.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,262.03 : 21,054.59 = 9,886.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,262.03/21,054.59 = 9,886.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,262.03x = 21,054.59 × 9,886.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,262.03x = 208,151,150.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,151,150.93/15,262.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,638.50

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