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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,601.36, 21,529.92 and 9,313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,601.36, 21,529.92 and 9,313.60 is: 12,852.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,601.36 : 21,529.92 = 9,313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,601.36/21,529.92 = 9,313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,601.36x = 21,529.92 × 9,313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,601.36x = 200,521,062.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,521,062.91/15,601.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,852.79

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