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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,604.41, 21,533.54 and 9,232.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,604.41, 21,533.54 and 9,232.14 is: 12,740.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,604.41 : 21,533.54 = 9,232.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,604.41/21,533.54 = 9,232.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,604.41x = 21,533.54 × 9,232.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,604.41x = 198,800,609.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,800,609.81/15,604.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,740.03

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