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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,234.35, 21,027.60 and 9,565.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,234.35, 21,027.60 and 9,565.16 is: 13,202.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,234.35 : 21,027.60 = 9,565.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,234.35/21,027.60 = 9,565.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,234.35x = 21,027.60 × 9,565.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,234.35x = 201,132,253.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,132,253.28/15,234.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,202.55

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