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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,238.76, 21,015.80 and 9,574.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,238.76, 21,015.80 and 9,574.04 is: 13,203.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,238.76 : 21,015.80 = 9,574.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,238.76/21,015.80 = 9,574.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,238.76x = 21,015.80 × 9,574.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,238.76x = 201,206,109.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,206,109.83/15,238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,203.57

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