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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.08, 21,510.97 and 9,613.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.08, 21,510.97 and 9,613.37 is: 13,262.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.08 : 21,510.97 = 9,613.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.08/21,510.97 = 9,613.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.08x = 21,510.97 × 9,613.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.08x = 206,792,943.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,792,943.41/15,592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,262.69

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