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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,499.68, 21,394.38 and 9,125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,499.68, 21,394.38 and 9,125.76 is: 12,596.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,499.68 : 21,394.38 = 9,125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,499.68/21,394.38 = 9,125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,499.68x = 21,394.38 × 9,125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,499.68x = 195,239,977.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,239,977.23/15,499.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,596.39

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