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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,595.44, 21,515.56 and 9,928.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,595.44, 21,515.56 and 9,928.72 is: 13,697.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,595.44 : 21,515.56 = 9,928.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,595.44/21,515.56 = 9,928.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,595.44x = 21,515.56 × 9,928.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,595.44x = 213,621,970.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,621,970.88/15,595.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,697.72

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