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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.02, 21,510.14 and 9,300.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.02, 21,510.14 and 9,300.76 is: 12,830.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.02 : 21,510.14 = 9,300.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.02/21,510.14 = 9,300.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.02x = 21,510.14 × 9,300.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.02x = 200,060,649.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,060,649.71/15,592.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,830.96

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