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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,278.80, 21,080.12 and 9,892.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,278.80, 21,080.12 and 9,892.72 is: 13,648.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,278.80 : 21,080.12 = 9,892.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,278.80/21,080.12 = 9,892.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,278.80x = 21,080.12 × 9,892.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,278.80x = 208,539,724.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,539,724.73/15,278.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,648.96

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