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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,396.28, 21,246.88 and 9,021.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,396.28, 21,246.88 and 9,021.60 is: 12,449.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396.28 : 21,246.88 = 9,021.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396.28/21,246.88 = 9,021.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396.28x = 21,246.88 × 9,021.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396.28x = 191,680,773.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,680,773.30/15,396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,449.81

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