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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,610.32, 21,552.48 and 9,650.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,610.32, 21,552.48 and 9,650.75 is: 13,324.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,610.32 : 21,552.48 = 9,650.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,610.32/21,552.48 = 9,650.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,610.32x = 21,552.48 × 9,650.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,610.32x = 207,997,488.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,997,488.60/15,610.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,324.36

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