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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.32, 21,413.76 and 9,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.32, 21,413.76 and 9,232 is: 12,734.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.32 : 21,413.76 = 9,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.32/21,413.76 = 9,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.32x = 21,413.76 × 9,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.32x = 197,691,832.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,691,832.32/15,524.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,734.33

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