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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,290.96, 21,102.92 and 9,322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,290.96, 21,102.92 and 9,322.96 is: 12,866.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,290.96 : 21,102.92 = 9,322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,290.96/21,102.92 = 9,322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,290.96x = 21,102.92 × 9,322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,290.96x = 196,741,679.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,741,679.04/15,290.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,866.54

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