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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,218.37, 21,002.43 and 9,248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,218.37, 21,002.43 and 9,248.88 is: 12,764.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,218.37 : 21,002.43 = 9,248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,218.37/21,002.43 = 9,248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,218.37x = 21,002.43 × 9,248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,218.37x = 194,248,954.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,248,954.78/15,218.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,764.11

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