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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,616.95, 21,540.78 and 9,564.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,616.95, 21,540.78 and 9,564.36 is: 13,192.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,616.95 : 21,540.78 = 9,564.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,616.95/21,540.78 = 9,564.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,616.95x = 21,540.78 × 9,564.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,616.95x = 206,023,774.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,023,774.60/15,616.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,192.32

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