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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,263.13, 21,060.49 and 9,601.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,263.13, 21,060.49 and 9,601.23 is: 13,248.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,263.13 : 21,060.49 = 9,601.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,263.13/21,060.49 = 9,601.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,263.13x = 21,060.49 × 9,601.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,263.13x = 202,206,608.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,206,608.40/15,263.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,248.04

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