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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,602.63, 21,531.22 and 9,229.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,602.63, 21,531.22 and 9,229.55 is: 12,736.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,602.63 : 21,531.22 = 9,229.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,602.63/21,531.22 = 9,229.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,602.63x = 21,531.22 × 9,229.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,602.63x = 198,723,340.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,723,340.82/15,602.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,736.53

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