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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,282.93, 21,099.65 and 9,986.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,282.93, 21,099.65 and 9,986.61 is: 13,787.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,282.93 : 21,099.65 = 9,986.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,282.93/21,099.65 = 9,986.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,282.93x = 21,099.65 × 9,986.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,282.93x = 210,713,925.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,713,925.75/15,282.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,787.53

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