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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,550.74, 21,463.50 and 9,884.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,550.74, 21,463.50 and 9,884.39 is: 13,642.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,550.74 : 21,463.50 = 9,884.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,550.74/21,463.50 = 9,884.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,550.74x = 21,463.50 × 9,884.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,550.74x = 212,153,497.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,153,497.45/15,550.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,642.66

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