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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,277.28, 21,082.72 and 9,968.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,277.28, 21,082.72 and 9,968.96 is: 13,757.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,277.28 : 21,082.72 = 9,968.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,277.28/21,082.72 = 9,968.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,277.28x = 21,082.72 × 9,968.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,277.28x = 210,172,792.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,172,792.37/15,277.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,757.21

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