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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,233.92, 21,029.28 and 9,267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,233.92, 21,029.28 and 9,267.52 is: 12,793.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233.92 : 21,029.28 = 9,267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233.92/21,029.28 = 9,267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233.92x = 21,029.28 × 9,267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233.92x = 194,889,272.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,889,272.99/15,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,793.11

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