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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,579.04, 21,499.68 and 9,291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,579.04, 21,499.68 and 9,291.28 is: 12,822.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,579.04 : 21,499.68 = 9,291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,579.04/21,499.68 = 9,291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,579.04x = 21,499.68 × 9,291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,579.04x = 199,759,546.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,759,546.79/15,579.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,822.33

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