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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,630.58, 21,576.81 and 15,209.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,630.58, 21,576.81 and 15,209.38 is: 20,995.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,630.58 : 21,576.81 = 15,209.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,630.58/21,576.81 = 15,209.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,630.58x = 21,576.81 × 15,209.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,630.58x = 328,169,902.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,169,902.48/15,630.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,995.38

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