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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,497.24, 21,388.04 and 9,209.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,497.24, 21,388.04 and 9,209.64 is: 12,710.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,497.24 : 21,388.04 = 9,209.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,497.24/21,388.04 = 9,209.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,497.24x = 21,388.04 × 9,209.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,497.24x = 196,976,148.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,976,148.71/15,497.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,710.40

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