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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,601.17, 21,523.48 and 9,622.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,601.17, 21,523.48 and 9,622.42 is: 13,275.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,601.17 : 21,523.48 = 9,622.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,601.17/21,523.48 = 9,622.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,601.17x = 21,523.48 × 9,622.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,601.17x = 207,107,964.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,107,964.42/15,601.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,275.16

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