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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,297.68, 21,102.24 and 9,630.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,297.68, 21,102.24 and 9,630.32 is: 13,284.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,297.68 : 21,102.24 = 9,630.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,297.68/21,102.24 = 9,630.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,297.68x = 21,102.24 × 9,630.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,297.68x = 203,221,323.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,221,323.92/15,297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,284.45

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