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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,527.28, 21,429.36 and 9,557.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,527.28, 21,429.36 and 9,557.76 is: 13,190.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,527.28 : 21,429.36 = 9,557.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,527.28/21,429.36 = 9,557.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,527.28x = 21,429.36 × 9,557.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,527.28x = 204,816,679.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,816,679.83/15,527.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,190.76

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