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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,403.52, 21,262.30 and 9,115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,403.52, 21,262.30 and 9,115.88 is: 12,583.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,403.52 : 21,262.30 = 9,115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,403.52/21,262.30 = 9,115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,403.52x = 21,262.30 × 9,115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,403.52x = 193,824,446.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,824,446.22/15,403.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,583.13

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