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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,595.26, 21,521.88 and 9,311.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,595.26, 21,521.88 and 9,311.28 is: 12,849.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,595.26 : 21,521.88 = 9,311.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,595.26/21,521.88 = 9,311.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,595.26x = 21,521.88 × 9,311.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,595.26x = 200,396,250.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,396,250.81/15,595.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,849.82

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