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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,225.10, 21,004.32 and 9,558.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,225.10, 21,004.32 and 9,558.02 is: 13,186.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,225.10 : 21,004.32 = 9,558.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,225.10/21,004.32 = 9,558.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,225.10x = 21,004.32 × 9,558.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,225.10x = 200,759,710.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,759,710.65/15,225.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,186.10

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