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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.23, 21,059.49 and 9,596.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.23, 21,059.49 and 9,596.04 is: 13,238.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.23 : 21,059.49 = 9,596.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.23/21,059.49 = 9,596.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.23x = 21,059.49 × 9,596.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.23x = 202,087,708.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,087,708.42/15,265.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,238.43

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