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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.04, 21,462.22 and 9,587.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.04, 21,462.22 and 9,587.64 is: 13,231.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.04 : 21,462.22 = 9,587.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.04/21,462.22 = 9,587.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.04x = 21,462.22 × 9,587.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.04x = 205,772,038.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,772,038.96/15,552.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,231.19

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