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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,907.50, 21,952.35 and 9,283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,907.50, 21,952.35 and 9,283.50 is: 12,811.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,907.50 : 21,952.35 = 9,283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,907.50/21,952.35 = 9,283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,907.50x = 21,952.35 × 9,283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,907.50x = 203,794,641.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,794,641.23/15,907.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,811.23

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