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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.44, 21,511.42 and 9,925.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.44, 21,511.42 and 9,925.72 is: 13,693.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.44 : 21,511.42 = 9,925.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.44/21,511.42 = 9,925.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.44x = 21,511.42 × 9,925.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.44x = 213,516,331.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,516,331.72/15,592.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,693.58

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