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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,563.39, 21,476.75 and 9,595.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,563.39, 21,476.75 and 9,595.62 is: 13,241.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,563.39 : 21,476.75 = 9,595.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,563.39/21,476.75 = 9,595.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,563.39x = 21,476.75 × 9,595.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,563.39x = 206,082,683.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,082,683.86/15,563.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,241.51

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