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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,558.48, 21,476.88 and 9,595.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,558.48, 21,476.88 and 9,595.80 is: 13,246.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,558.48 : 21,476.88 = 9,595.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,558.48/21,476.88 = 9,595.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,558.48x = 21,476.88 × 9,595.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,558.48x = 206,087,845.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,087,845.10/15,558.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,246.01

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