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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,276.91, 21,085.95 and 9,313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,276.91, 21,085.95 and 9,313.60 is: 12,855.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,276.91 : 21,085.95 = 9,313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,276.91/21,085.95 = 9,313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,276.91x = 21,085.95 × 9,313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,276.91x = 196,386,103.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,386,103.92/15,276.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,855.09

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