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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.80, 21,484.50 and 9,903.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.80, 21,484.50 and 9,903.24 is: 13,671.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.80 : 21,484.50 = 9,903.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.80/21,484.50 = 9,903.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.80x = 21,484.50 × 9,903.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.80x = 212,766,159.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,766,159.78/15,562.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,671.46

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