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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,561.66, 21,467.58 and 9,270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,561.66, 21,467.58 and 9,270.36 is: 12,788.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,561.66 : 21,467.58 = 9,270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,561.66/21,467.58 = 9,270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,561.66x = 21,467.58 × 9,270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,561.66x = 199,012,194.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,012,194.93/15,561.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,788.62

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