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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,298.68, 21,100.86 and 9,922.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,298.68, 21,100.86 and 9,922.44 is: 13,685.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,298.68 : 21,100.86 = 9,922.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,298.68/21,100.86 = 9,922.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,298.68x = 21,100.86 × 9,922.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,298.68x = 209,372,017.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,372,017.30/15,298.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,685.63

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