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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,271.35, 21,084.76 and 9,537.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,271.35, 21,084.76 and 9,537.56 is: 13,168.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,271.35 : 21,084.76 = 9,537.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,271.35/21,084.76 = 9,537.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,271.35x = 21,084.76 × 9,537.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,271.35x = 201,097,149.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,097,149.15/15,271.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,168.27

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