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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,591.52, 21,519.84 and 9,308.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,591.52, 21,519.84 and 9,308.80 is: 12,848.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,591.52 : 21,519.84 = 9,308.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,591.52/21,519.84 = 9,308.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,591.52x = 21,519.84 × 9,308.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,591.52x = 200,323,886.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,323,886.59/15,591.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,848.26

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