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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592, 21,513.54 and 9,924.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592, 21,513.54 and 9,924.70 is: 13,693.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592 : 21,513.54 = 9,924.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592/21,513.54 = 9,924.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592x = 21,513.54 × 9,924.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592x = 213,515,430.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,515,430.44/15,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,693.91

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