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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,242.08, 21,037.44 and 9,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,242.08, 21,037.44 and 9,652 is: 13,321.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,242.08 : 21,037.44 = 9,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,242.08/21,037.44 = 9,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,242.08x = 21,037.44 × 9,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,242.08x = 203,053,370.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,053,370.88/15,242.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,321.89

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