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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,606.49, 21,535.29 and 9,233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,606.49, 21,535.29 and 9,233.32 is: 12,741.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,606.49 : 21,535.29 = 9,233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,606.49/21,535.29 = 9,233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,606.49x = 21,535.29 × 9,233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,606.49x = 198,842,223.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,842,223.86/15,606.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,741.00

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