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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,286.08, 21,085.82 and 9,611.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,286.08, 21,085.82 and 9,611.83 is: 13,258.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,286.08 : 21,085.82 = 9,611.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,286.08/21,085.82 = 9,611.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,286.08x = 21,085.82 × 9,611.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,286.08x = 202,673,317.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,673,317.25/15,286.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,258.68

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