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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.32, 21,468.64 and 9,592.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.32, 21,468.64 and 9,592.96 is: 13,235.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.32 : 21,468.64 = 9,592.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.32/21,468.64 = 9,592.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.32x = 21,468.64 × 9,592.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.32x = 205,947,804.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,947,804.77/15,560.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,235.45

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