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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,615.80, 21,543.74 and 9,949.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,615.80, 21,543.74 and 9,949.53 is: 13,726.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,615.80 : 21,543.74 = 9,949.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,615.80/21,543.74 = 9,949.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,615.80x = 21,543.74 × 9,949.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,615.80x = 214,350,037.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,350,037.69/15,615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,726.49

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