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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,615.60, 21,556.94 and 9,650.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,615.60, 21,556.94 and 9,650.76 is: 13,322.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,615.60 : 21,556.94 = 9,650.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,615.60/21,556.94 = 9,650.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,615.60x = 21,556.94 × 9,650.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,615.60x = 208,040,854.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,040,854.27/15,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,322.63

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