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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,289.61, 21,090.69 and 9,615.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,289.61, 21,090.69 and 9,615.35 is: 13,263.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,289.61 : 21,090.69 = 9,615.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,289.61/21,090.69 = 9,615.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,289.61x = 21,090.69 × 9,615.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,289.61x = 202,794,260.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,794,260.64/15,289.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,263.54

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