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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,416.24, 21,265.08 and 9,817.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,416.24, 21,265.08 and 9,817.52 is: 13,542.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,416.24 : 21,265.08 = 9,817.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,416.24/21,265.08 = 9,817.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,416.24x = 21,265.08 × 9,817.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,416.24x = 208,770,348.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,770,348.20/15,416.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,542.24

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