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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,604.28, 21,534.32 and 9,320.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,604.28, 21,534.32 and 9,320.28 is: 12,862.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,604.28 : 21,534.32 = 9,320.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,604.28/21,534.32 = 9,320.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,604.28x = 21,534.32 × 9,320.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,604.28x = 200,705,892.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,705,892.01/15,604.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,862.23

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