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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,604.71, 21,528.48 and 9,626.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,604.71, 21,528.48 and 9,626.01 is: 13,280.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,604.71 : 21,528.48 = 9,626.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,604.71/21,528.48 = 9,626.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,604.71x = 21,528.48 × 9,626.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,604.71x = 207,233,363.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,233,363.76/15,604.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,280.18

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