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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,215.56, 20,985.40 and 9,247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,215.56, 20,985.40 and 9,247.12 is: 12,753.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,215.56 : 20,985.40 = 9,247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,215.56/20,985.40 = 9,247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,215.56x = 20,985.40 × 9,247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,215.56x = 194,054,512.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,054,512.05/15,215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,753.69

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