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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,223.68, 21,002.90 and 9,556.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,223.68, 21,002.90 and 9,556.11 is: 13,183.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,223.68 : 21,002.90 = 9,556.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,223.68/21,002.90 = 9,556.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,223.68x = 21,002.90 × 9,556.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,223.68x = 200,705,974.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,705,974.94/15,223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,183.80

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