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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,618.06, 21,555.36 and 9,955.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,618.06, 21,555.36 and 9,955.26 is: 13,739.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,618.06 : 21,555.36 = 9,955.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,618.06/21,555.36 = 9,955.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,618.06x = 21,555.36 × 9,955.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,618.06x = 214,589,213.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,589,213.19/15,618.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,739.81

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