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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,604.34, 21,545.26 and 9,644.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,604.34, 21,545.26 and 9,644.18 is: 13,315.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,604.34 : 21,545.26 = 9,644.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,604.34/21,545.26 = 9,644.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,604.34x = 21,545.26 × 9,644.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,604.34x = 207,786,233.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,786,233.75/15,604.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,315.93

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