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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.52, 21,510.82 and 9,301.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.52, 21,510.82 and 9,301.25 is: 12,831.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.52 : 21,510.82 = 9,301.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.52/21,510.82 = 9,301.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.52x = 21,510.82 × 9,301.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.52x = 200,077,514.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,077,514.53/15,592.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,831.63

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