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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.04, 21,030.84 and 9,576.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.04, 21,030.84 and 9,576.36 is: 13,211.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.04 : 21,030.84 = 9,576.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.04/21,030.84 = 9,576.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.04x = 21,030.84 × 9,576.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.04x = 201,398,894.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,398,894.94/15,244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,211.65

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