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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,582.72, 21,506.96 and 9,295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,582.72, 21,506.96 and 9,295.52 is: 12,829.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,582.72 : 21,506.96 = 9,295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,582.72/21,506.96 = 9,295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,582.72x = 21,506.96 × 9,295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,582.72x = 199,918,376.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,918,376.82/15,582.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,829.49

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