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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,287.08, 21,087.20 and 9,612.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,287.08, 21,087.20 and 9,612.83 is: 13,260.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,287.08 : 21,087.20 = 9,612.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,287.08/21,087.20 = 9,612.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,287.08x = 21,087.20 × 9,612.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,287.08x = 202,707,668.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,707,668.78/15,287.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,260.06

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