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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,596.76, 21,523.56 and 9,627.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,596.76, 21,523.56 and 9,627.08 is: 13,285.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,596.76 : 21,523.56 = 9,627.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,596.76/21,523.56 = 9,627.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,596.76x = 21,523.56 × 9,627.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,596.76x = 207,209,034.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,209,034.00/15,596.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,285.39

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