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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,251.74, 21,041.19 and 9,584.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,251.74, 21,041.19 and 9,584.67 is: 13,222.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,251.74 : 21,041.19 = 9,584.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,251.74/21,041.19 = 9,584.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,251.74x = 21,041.19 × 9,584.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,251.74x = 201,672,862.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,672,862.56/15,251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,222.94

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