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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,523.20, 21,410.58 and 9,853.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,523.20, 21,410.58 and 9,853.08 is: 13,589.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,523.20 : 21,410.58 = 9,853.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,523.20/21,410.58 = 9,853.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,523.20x = 21,410.58 × 9,853.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,523.20x = 210,960,157.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,960,157.59/15,523.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,589.99

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