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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,598.26, 21,526.02 and 9,314.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,598.26, 21,526.02 and 9,314.28 is: 12,853.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598.26 : 21,526.02 = 9,314.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598.26/21,526.02 = 9,314.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598.26x = 21,526.02 × 9,314.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598.26x = 200,499,377.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,499,377.57/15,598.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,853.96

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