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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,498.15, 21,387.53 and 9,125.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,498.15, 21,387.53 and 9,125.02 is: 12,592.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,498.15 : 21,387.53 = 9,125.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,498.15/21,387.53 = 9,125.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,498.15x = 21,387.53 × 9,125.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,498.15x = 195,161,574.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,161,574.13/15,498.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,592.58

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