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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,230.64, 21,020.66 and 9,264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,230.64, 21,020.66 and 9,264.18 is: 12,786.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,230.64 : 21,020.66 = 9,264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,230.64/21,020.66 = 9,264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,230.64x = 21,020.66 × 9,264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,230.64x = 194,739,177.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,739,177.96/15,230.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,786.01

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