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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,575.18, 21,493.60 and 9,604.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,575.18, 21,493.60 and 9,604.46 is: 13,254.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,575.18 : 21,493.60 = 9,604.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,575.18/21,493.60 = 9,604.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,575.18x = 21,493.60 × 9,604.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,575.18x = 206,434,289.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,434,289.98/15,575.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,254.06

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