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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,558.56, 21,472.44 and 9,590.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,558.56, 21,472.44 and 9,590.08 is: 13,235.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,558.56 : 21,472.44 = 9,590.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,558.56/21,472.44 = 9,590.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,558.56x = 21,472.44 × 9,590.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,558.56x = 205,922,417.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,922,417.40/15,558.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,235.31

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