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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,594.02, 21,512.90 and 9,302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,594.02, 21,512.90 and 9,302.76 is: 12,833.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,594.02 : 21,512.90 = 9,302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,594.02/21,512.90 = 9,302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,594.02x = 21,512.90 × 9,302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,594.02x = 200,129,345.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,129,345.60/15,594.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,833.72

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