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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,520.32, 21,418.56 and 9,231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,520.32, 21,418.56 and 9,231.84 is: 12,740.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,520.32 : 21,418.56 = 9,231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,520.32/21,418.56 = 9,231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,520.32x = 21,418.56 × 9,231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,520.32x = 197,732,718.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,732,718.95/15,520.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,740.25

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