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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,534.27, 21,439.76 and 9,250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,534.27, 21,439.76 and 9,250.29 is: 12,766.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,534.27 : 21,439.76 = 9,250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,534.27/21,439.76 = 9,250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,534.27x = 21,439.76 × 9,250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,534.27x = 198,323,951.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,323,951.28/15,534.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,766.87

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