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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,495.92, 21,389.84 and 9,208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,495.92, 21,389.84 and 9,208.32 is: 12,710.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,495.92 : 21,389.84 = 9,208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,495.92/21,389.84 = 9,208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,495.92x = 21,389.84 × 9,208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,495.92x = 196,964,491.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,964,491.47/15,495.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,710.73

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