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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,248.14, 21,055.43 and 9,592.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,248.14, 21,055.43 and 9,592.36 is: 13,245.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,248.14 : 21,055.43 = 9,592.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,248.14/21,055.43 = 9,592.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,248.14x = 21,055.43 × 9,592.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,248.14x = 201,971,181.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,971,181.90/15,248.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,245.62

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