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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,601.44, 21,523.84 and 9,934.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,601.44, 21,523.84 and 9,934.72 is: 13,706.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,601.44 : 21,523.84 = 9,934.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,601.44/21,523.84 = 9,934.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,601.44x = 21,523.84 × 9,934.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,601.44x = 213,833,323.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,833,323.72/15,601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,706.00

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