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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,233.00, 21,022.54 and 9,264.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,233.00, 21,022.54 and 9,264.92 is: 12,786.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233.00 : 21,022.54 = 9,264.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233.00/21,022.54 = 9,264.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233.00x = 21,022.54 × 9,264.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233.00x = 194,772,023.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,772,023.02/15,233.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,786.19

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