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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,528.54, 21,429.42 and 9,240.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,528.54, 21,429.42 and 9,240.50 is: 12,751.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,528.54 : 21,429.42 = 9,240.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,528.54/21,429.42 = 9,240.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,528.54x = 21,429.42 × 9,240.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,528.54x = 198,018,555.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,018,555.51/15,528.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,751.91

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