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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.96, 21,406.20 and 9,553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.96, 21,406.20 and 9,553.52 is: 13,182.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.96 : 21,406.20 = 9,553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.96/21,406.20 = 9,553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.96x = 21,406.20 × 9,553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.96x = 204,504,559.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,504,559.82/15,512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,182.82

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