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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,282.61, 21,093.75 and 9,317.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,282.61, 21,093.75 and 9,317.57 is: 12,860.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,282.61 : 21,093.75 = 9,317.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,282.61/21,093.75 = 9,317.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,282.61x = 21,093.75 × 9,317.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,282.61x = 196,542,386.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,542,386.72/15,282.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,860.53

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