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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,230.14, 21,013.50 and 9,264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,230.14, 21,013.50 and 9,264.76 is: 12,782.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,230.14 : 21,013.50 = 9,264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,230.14/21,013.50 = 9,264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,230.14x = 21,013.50 × 9,264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,230.14x = 194,685,034.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,685,034.26/15,230.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,782.88

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