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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,555.64, 21,463.50 and 9,270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,555.64, 21,463.50 and 9,270.04 is: 12,790.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,555.64 : 21,463.50 = 9,270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,555.64/21,463.50 = 9,270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,555.64x = 21,463.50 × 9,270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,555.64x = 198,967,503.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,967,503.54/15,555.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,790.70

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