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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,610.91, 21,534.28 and 9,638.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,610.91, 21,534.28 and 9,638.33 is: 13,295.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,610.91 : 21,534.28 = 9,638.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,610.91/21,534.28 = 9,638.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,610.91x = 21,534.28 × 9,638.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,610.91x = 207,554,365.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,554,365.19/15,610.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,295.47

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