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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.63, 21,446.32 and 9,492.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.63, 21,446.32 and 9,492.67 is: 13,096.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.63 : 21,446.32 = 9,492.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.63/21,446.32 = 9,492.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.63x = 21,446.32 × 9,492.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.63x = 203,582,838.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,582,838.47/15,544.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,096.67

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