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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,288.95, 21,110.70 and 9,913.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,288.95, 21,110.70 and 9,913.94 is: 13,688.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,288.95 : 21,110.70 = 9,913.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,288.95/21,110.70 = 9,913.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,288.95x = 21,110.70 × 9,913.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,288.95x = 209,290,314.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,290,314.81/15,288.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,688.99

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