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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.51, 21,460.95 and 9,584.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.51, 21,460.95 and 9,584.33 is: 13,232.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.51 : 21,460.95 = 9,584.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.51/21,460.95 = 9,584.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.51x = 21,460.95 × 9,584.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.51x = 205,688,719.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,688,719.61/15,544.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,232.24

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