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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,572.32, 21,486.72 and 9,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,572.32, 21,486.72 and 9,601.60 is: 13,248.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,572.32 : 21,486.72 = 9,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,572.32/21,486.72 = 9,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,572.32x = 21,486.72 × 9,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,572.32x = 206,306,890.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,306,890.75/15,572.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,248.31

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