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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,551.19, 21,454.56 and 9,572.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,551.19, 21,454.56 and 9,572.49 is: 13,206.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,551.19 : 21,454.56 = 9,572.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,551.19/21,454.56 = 9,572.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,551.19x = 21,454.56 × 9,572.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,551.19x = 205,373,561.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,373,561.05/15,551.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,206.29

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