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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,284.88, 21,094.02 and 9,623.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,284.88, 21,094.02 and 9,623.16 is: 13,280.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,284.88 : 21,094.02 = 9,623.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,284.88/21,094.02 = 9,623.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,284.88x = 21,094.02 × 9,623.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,284.88x = 202,991,129.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,991,129.50/15,284.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,280.52

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