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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,288.04, 21,088.55 and 9,613.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,288.04, 21,088.55 and 9,613.80 is: 13,261.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,288.04 : 21,088.55 = 9,613.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,288.04/21,088.55 = 9,613.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,288.04x = 21,088.55 × 9,613.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,288.04x = 202,741,101.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,741,101.99/15,288.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,261.42

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