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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,564.03, 21,472.23 and 9,585.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,564.03, 21,472.23 and 9,585.33 is: 13,223.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,564.03 : 21,472.23 = 9,585.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,564.03/21,472.23 = 9,585.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,564.03x = 21,472.23 × 9,585.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,564.03x = 205,818,410.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,818,410.39/15,564.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,223.98

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