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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,530.76, 21,419.88 and 9,551.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,530.76, 21,419.88 and 9,551.76 is: 13,173.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,530.76 : 21,419.88 = 9,551.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,530.76/21,419.88 = 9,551.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,530.76x = 21,419.88 × 9,551.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,530.76x = 204,597,552.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,597,552.99/15,530.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,173.70

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