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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,590.72, 21,516.36 and 9,302.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,590.72, 21,516.36 and 9,302.96 is: 12,838.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,590.72 : 21,516.36 = 9,302.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,590.72/21,516.36 = 9,302.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,590.72x = 21,516.36 × 9,302.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,590.72x = 200,165,836.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,165,836.43/15,590.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,838.78

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