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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.52, 21,510.48 and 9,302.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.52, 21,510.48 and 9,302.60 is: 12,833.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.52 : 21,510.48 = 9,302.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.52/21,510.48 = 9,302.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.52x = 21,510.48 × 9,302.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.52x = 200,103,391.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,103,391.25/15,592.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,833.29

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