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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,250.60, 21,044.10 and 9,282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,250.60, 21,044.10 and 9,282.52 is: 12,808.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,250.60 : 21,044.10 = 9,282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,250.60/21,044.10 = 9,282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,250.60x = 21,044.10 × 9,282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,250.60x = 195,342,279.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,342,279.13/15,250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,808.83

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