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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.32, 21,069.39 and 9,298.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.32, 21,069.39 and 9,298.86 is: 12,833.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.32 : 21,069.39 = 9,298.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.32/21,069.39 = 9,298.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.32x = 21,069.39 × 9,298.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.32x = 195,921,307.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,921,307.90/15,266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,833.56

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