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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,553.77, 21,466.06 and 9,819.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,553.77, 21,466.06 and 9,819.56 is: 13,552.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,553.77 : 21,466.06 = 9,819.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,553.77/21,466.06 = 9,819.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,553.77x = 21,466.06 × 9,819.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,553.77x = 210,787,212.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,787,212.75/15,553.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,552.16

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