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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,591.52, 21,509.44 and 9,300.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,591.52, 21,509.44 and 9,300.25 is: 12,830.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,591.52 : 21,509.44 = 9,300.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,591.52/21,509.44 = 9,300.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,591.52x = 21,509.44 × 9,300.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,591.52x = 200,043,169.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,043,169.36/15,591.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,830.25

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