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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,232.12, 21,014.14 and 9,925

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,232.12, 21,014.14 and 9,925 is: 13,692.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,232.12 : 21,014.14 = 9,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,232.12/21,014.14 = 9,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,232.12x = 21,014.14 × 9,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,232.12x = 208,565,339.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,565,339.50/15,232.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,692.47

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