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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,564.63, 21,479.18 and 9,975.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,564.63, 21,479.18 and 9,975.63 is: 13,766.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,564.63 : 21,479.18 = 9,975.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,564.63/21,479.18 = 9,975.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,564.63x = 21,479.18 × 9,975.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,564.63x = 214,268,269.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,268,269.93/15,564.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,766.36

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