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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.27, 21,442.52 and 9,252.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.27, 21,442.52 and 9,252.29 is: 12,769.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.27 : 21,442.52 = 9,252.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.27/21,442.52 = 9,252.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.27x = 21,442.52 × 9,252.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.27x = 198,392,413.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,392,413.37/15,536.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,769.63

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