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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.56, 21,467.46 and 9,581.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.56, 21,467.46 and 9,581.86 is: 13,219.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.56 : 21,467.46 = 9,581.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.56/21,467.46 = 9,581.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.56x = 21,467.46 × 9,581.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.56x = 205,698,196.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,698,196.28/15,560.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,219.20

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