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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,532.02, 21,436.65 and 9,248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,532.02, 21,436.65 and 9,248.04 is: 12,763.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,532.02 : 21,436.65 = 9,248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,532.02/21,436.65 = 9,248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,532.02x = 21,436.65 × 9,248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,532.02x = 198,246,996.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,246,996.67/15,532.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,763.76

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