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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.16, 21,439.98 and 9,248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.16, 21,439.98 and 9,248.76 is: 12,763.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.16 : 21,439.98 = 9,248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.16/21,439.98 = 9,248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.16x = 21,439.98 × 9,248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.16x = 198,293,229.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,293,229.42/15,536.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,763.34

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