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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.90, 21,440.55 and 9,247.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.90, 21,440.55 and 9,247.42 is: 12,762.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.90 : 21,440.55 = 9,247.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.90/21,440.55 = 9,247.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.90x = 21,440.55 × 9,247.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.90x = 198,269,770.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,269,770.88/15,535.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,762.04

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