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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,583.82, 21,505.57 and 9,615.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,583.82, 21,505.57 and 9,615.47 is: 13,269.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,583.82 : 21,505.57 = 9,615.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,583.82/21,505.57 = 9,615.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,583.82x = 21,505.57 × 9,615.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,583.82x = 206,786,031.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,786,031.60/15,583.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,269.28

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