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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,228.54, 21,016.17 and 9,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,228.54, 21,016.17 and 9,259.20 is: 12,778.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,228.54 : 21,016.17 = 9,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,228.54/21,016.17 = 9,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,228.54x = 21,016.17 × 9,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,228.54x = 194,592,921.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,592,921.26/15,228.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,778.17

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