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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,217.20, 21,006.20 and 9,250.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,217.20, 21,006.20 and 9,250.77 is: 12,770.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,217.20 : 21,006.20 = 9,250.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,217.20/21,006.20 = 9,250.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,217.20x = 21,006.20 × 9,250.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,217.20x = 194,323,626.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,323,626.67/15,217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.00

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