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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,638.58, 21,579.89 and 9,264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,638.58, 21,579.89 and 9,264.06 is: 12,783.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,638.58 : 21,579.89 = 9,264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,638.58/21,579.89 = 9,264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,638.58x = 21,579.89 × 9,264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,638.58x = 199,917,349.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,917,349.43/15,638.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,783.60

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