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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,607.84, 21,550.10 and 9,647.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,607.84, 21,550.10 and 9,647.68 is: 13,320.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,607.84 : 21,550.10 = 9,647.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,607.84/21,550.10 = 9,647.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,607.84x = 21,550.10 × 9,647.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,607.84x = 207,908,468.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,908,468.77/15,607.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,320.77

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