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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,606.20, 21,524.46 and 9,311.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,606.20, 21,524.46 and 9,311.96 is: 12,843.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,606.20 : 21,524.46 = 9,311.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,606.20/21,524.46 = 9,311.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,606.20x = 21,524.46 × 9,311.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,606.20x = 200,434,910.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,434,910.54/15,606.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,843.29

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