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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,296.08, 21,111.48 and 9,995.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,296.08, 21,111.48 and 9,995.44 is: 13,795.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,296.08 : 21,111.48 = 9,995.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,296.08/21,111.48 = 9,995.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,296.08x = 21,111.48 × 9,995.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,296.08x = 211,018,531.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,018,531.65/15,296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,795.60

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