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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.96, 21,460.39 and 9,503.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.96, 21,460.39 and 9,503.56 is: 13,111.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.96 : 21,460.39 = 9,503.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.96/21,460.39 = 9,503.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.96x = 21,460.39 × 9,503.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.96x = 203,950,103.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,950,103.99/15,554.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,111.58

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