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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,606.23, 21,530.52 and 9,627.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,606.23, 21,530.52 and 9,627.53 is: 13,282.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,606.23 : 21,530.52 = 9,627.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,606.23/21,530.52 = 9,627.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,606.23x = 21,530.52 × 9,627.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,606.23x = 207,285,619.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,285,619.56/15,606.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,282.24

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