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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,213.69, 20,991.31 and 9,245.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,213.69, 20,991.31 and 9,245.00 is: 12,755.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,213.69 : 20,991.31 = 9,245.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,213.69/20,991.31 = 9,245.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,213.69x = 20,991.31 × 9,245.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,213.69x = 194,064,690.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,064,690.32/15,213.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,755.93

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