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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,388.41, 21,241.23 and 9,572.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,388.41, 21,241.23 and 9,572.07 is: 13,212.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,388.41 : 21,241.23 = 9,572.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,388.41/21,241.23 = 9,572.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,388.41x = 21,241.23 × 9,572.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,388.41x = 203,322,540.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,322,540.45/15,388.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,212.71

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