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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,289.52, 21,096.33 and 9,992.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,289.52, 21,096.33 and 9,992.12 is: 13,787.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,289.52 : 21,096.33 = 9,992.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,289.52/21,096.33 = 9,992.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,289.52x = 21,096.33 × 9,992.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,289.52x = 210,797,060.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,797,060.92/15,289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,787.03

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