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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,624.34, 21,558.25 and 9,252.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,624.34, 21,558.25 and 9,252.93 is: 12,767.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,624.34 : 21,558.25 = 9,252.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,624.34/21,558.25 = 9,252.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,624.34x = 21,558.25 × 9,252.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,624.34x = 199,476,978.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,476,978.17/15,624.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,767.07

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