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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,220.32, 21,001.60 and 9,248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,220.32, 21,001.60 and 9,248.80 is: 12,761.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,220.32 : 21,001.60 = 9,248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,220.32/21,001.60 = 9,248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,220.32x = 21,001.60 × 9,248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,220.32x = 194,239,598.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,239,598.08/15,220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,761.86

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