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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,575.95, 21,492.27 and 9,201.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,575.95, 21,492.27 and 9,201.65 is: 12,696.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,575.95 : 21,492.27 = 9,201.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,575.95/21,492.27 = 9,201.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,575.95x = 21,492.27 × 9,201.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,575.95x = 197,764,346.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,764,346.25/15,575.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,696.78

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