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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,263.82, 21,060.54 and 9,597.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,263.82, 21,060.54 and 9,597.06 is: 13,241.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,263.82 : 21,060.54 = 9,597.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,263.82/21,060.54 = 9,597.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,263.82x = 21,060.54 × 9,597.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,263.82x = 202,119,266.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,119,266.01/15,263.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,241.72

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