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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,613.17, 21,538.62 and 9,238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,613.17, 21,538.62 and 9,238.02 is: 12,744.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,613.17 : 21,538.62 = 9,238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,613.17/21,538.62 = 9,238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,613.17x = 21,538.62 × 9,238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,613.17x = 198,974,202.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,974,202.33/15,613.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,744.00

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