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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,274.62, 21,079.74 and 9,305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,274.62, 21,079.74 and 9,305.28 is: 12,841.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,274.62 : 21,079.74 = 9,305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,274.62/21,079.74 = 9,305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,274.62x = 21,079.74 × 9,305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,274.62x = 196,152,883.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,152,883.03/15,274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,841.75

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