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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,227.77, 21,008.07 and 9,258.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,227.77, 21,008.07 and 9,258.49 is: 12,772.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,227.77 : 21,008.07 = 9,258.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,227.77/21,008.07 = 9,258.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,227.77x = 21,008.07 × 9,258.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,227.77x = 194,503,006.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,503,006.01/15,227.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,772.91

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