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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,607.68, 21,539.70 and 9,239.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,607.68, 21,539.70 and 9,239.46 is: 12,751.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,607.68 : 21,539.70 = 9,239.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,607.68/21,539.70 = 9,239.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,607.68x = 21,539.70 × 9,239.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,607.68x = 199,015,196.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,015,196.56/15,607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,751.11

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