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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,593.30, 21,524.91 and 9,627.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,593.30, 21,524.91 and 9,627.38 is: 13,289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,593.30 : 21,524.91 = 9,627.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,593.30/21,524.91 = 9,627.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,593.30x = 21,524.91 × 9,627.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,593.30x = 207,228,488.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,228,488.04/15,593.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,289.59

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