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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,249.40, 21,045.62 and 9,588.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,249.40, 21,045.62 and 9,588.38 is: 13,232.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,249.40 : 21,045.62 = 9,588.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,249.40/21,045.62 = 9,588.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,249.40x = 21,045.62 × 9,588.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,249.40x = 201,793,320.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,793,320.64/15,249.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,232.87

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