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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,241.08, 21,041.73 and 9,580.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,241.08, 21,041.73 and 9,580.62 is: 13,226.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,241.08 : 21,041.73 = 9,580.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,241.08/21,041.73 = 9,580.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,241.08x = 21,041.73 × 9,580.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,241.08x = 201,592,819.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,592,819.27/15,241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,226.94

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