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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,279.68, 21,098.49 and 9,623.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,279.68, 21,098.49 and 9,623.54 is: 13,288.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,279.68 : 21,098.49 = 9,623.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,279.68/21,098.49 = 9,623.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,279.68x = 21,098.49 × 9,623.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,279.68x = 203,042,162.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,042,162.45/15,279.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,288.38

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