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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,567.37, 21,486.38 and 9,519.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,567.37, 21,486.38 and 9,519.73 is: 13,139.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,567.37 : 21,486.38 = 9,519.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,567.37/21,486.38 = 9,519.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,567.37x = 21,486.38 × 9,519.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,567.37x = 204,544,536.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,544,536.28/15,567.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,139.31

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