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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.08, 21,544.50 and 9,239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.08, 21,544.50 and 9,239.20 is: 12,748.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.08 : 21,544.50 = 9,239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.08/21,544.50 = 9,239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.08x = 21,544.50 × 9,239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.08x = 199,053,944.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,053,944.40/15,614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,748.36

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