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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.33, 21,051.42 and 9,588.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.33, 21,051.42 and 9,588.35 is: 13,230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.33 : 21,051.42 = 9,588.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.33/21,051.42 = 9,588.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.33x = 21,051.42 × 9,588.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.33x = 201,848,382.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,848,382.96/15,256.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,230.47

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