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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,581.21, 21,504.83 and 9,207.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,581.21, 21,504.83 and 9,207.54 is: 12,708.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,581.21 : 21,504.83 = 9,207.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,581.21/21,504.83 = 9,207.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,581.21x = 21,504.83 × 9,207.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,581.21x = 198,006,536.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,006,536.38/15,581.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,708.04

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