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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,602.49, 21,533.85 and 9,939.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,602.49, 21,533.85 and 9,939.69 is: 13,718.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,602.49 : 21,533.85 = 9,939.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,602.49/21,533.85 = 9,939.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,602.49x = 21,533.85 × 9,939.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,602.49x = 214,039,793.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,039,793.51/15,602.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,718.31

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