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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.60, 21,483.30 and 9,277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.60, 21,483.30 and 9,277.16 is: 12,806.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.60 : 21,483.30 = 9,277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.60/21,483.30 = 9,277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.60x = 21,483.30 × 9,277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.60x = 199,304,011.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,304,011.43/15,562.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,806.60

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