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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.30, 21,523.53 and 9,626.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.30, 21,523.53 and 9,626.38 is: 13,288.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.30 : 21,523.53 = 9,626.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.30/21,523.53 = 9,626.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.30x = 21,523.53 × 9,626.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.30x = 207,193,678.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,193,678.72/15,592.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,288.20

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