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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,242.32, 21,036.33 and 9,273.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,242.32, 21,036.33 and 9,273.63 is: 12,798.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,242.32 : 21,036.33 = 9,273.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,242.32/21,036.33 = 9,273.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,242.32x = 21,036.33 × 9,273.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,242.32x = 195,083,140.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,083,140.98/15,242.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,798.78

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