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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,618.38, 21,547.32 and 9,952.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,618.38, 21,547.32 and 9,952.12 is: 13,730.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,618.38 : 21,547.32 = 9,952.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,618.38/21,547.32 = 9,952.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,618.38x = 21,547.32 × 9,952.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,618.38x = 214,441,514.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,441,514.32/15,618.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,730.07

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