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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,568.53, 21,484.98 and 9,604.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,568.53, 21,484.98 and 9,604.14 is: 13,253.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,568.53 : 21,484.98 = 9,604.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,568.53/21,484.98 = 9,604.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,568.53x = 21,484.98 × 9,604.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,568.53x = 206,344,755.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,344,755.82/15,568.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,253.97

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