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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,271.28, 21,074.44 and 9,962.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,271.28, 21,074.44 and 9,962.96 is: 13,748.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,271.28 : 21,074.44 = 9,962.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,271.28/21,074.44 = 9,962.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,271.28x = 21,074.44 × 9,962.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,271.28x = 209,963,802.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,963,802.74/15,271.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,748.93

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