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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,598.02, 21,518.36 and 9,306.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,598.02, 21,518.36 and 9,306.76 is: 12,839.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598.02 : 21,518.36 = 9,306.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598.02/21,518.36 = 9,306.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598.02x = 21,518.36 × 9,306.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598.02x = 200,266,212.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,266,212.11/15,598.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,839.21

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