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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,577.92, 21,498.21 and 9,608.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,577.92, 21,498.21 and 9,608.63 is: 13,260.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,577.92 : 21,498.21 = 9,608.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,577.92/21,498.21 = 9,608.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,577.92x = 21,498.21 × 9,608.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,577.92x = 206,568,238.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,568,238.06/15,577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,260.32

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