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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,239.90, 21,032.52 and 9,578.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,239.90, 21,032.52 and 9,578.88 is: 13,219.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,239.90 : 21,032.52 = 9,578.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,239.90/21,032.52 = 9,578.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,239.90x = 21,032.52 × 9,578.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,239.90x = 201,467,985.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,467,985.18/15,239.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,219.77

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