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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,267.99, 21,065.76 and 9,216.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,267.99, 21,065.76 and 9,216.75 is: 12,716.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,267.99 : 21,065.76 = 9,216.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,267.99/21,065.76 = 9,216.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,267.99x = 21,065.76 × 9,216.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,267.99x = 194,157,843.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,157,843.48/15,267.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,716.66

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