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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,291.88, 21,099.62 and 9,700.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,291.88, 21,099.62 and 9,700.84 is: 13,385.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,291.88 : 21,099.62 = 9,700.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,291.88/21,099.62 = 9,700.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,291.88x = 21,099.62 × 9,700.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,291.88x = 204,684,037.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,684,037.68/15,291.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,385.15

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