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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,537.55, 21,433.40 and 9,248.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,537.55, 21,433.40 and 9,248.71 is: 12,758.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,537.55 : 21,433.40 = 9,248.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,537.55/21,433.40 = 9,248.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,537.55x = 21,433.40 × 9,248.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,537.55x = 198,231,254.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,231,254.67/15,537.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,758.21

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