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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,216.64, 20,992.50 and 9,547.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,216.64, 20,992.50 and 9,547.52 is: 13,171.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,216.64 : 20,992.50 = 9,547.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,216.64/20,992.50 = 9,547.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,216.64x = 20,992.50 × 9,547.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,216.64x = 200,426,313.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,426,313.60/15,216.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,171.52

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