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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,619.44, 21,561.84 and 9,961.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,619.44, 21,561.84 and 9,961.80 is: 13,751.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,619.44 : 21,561.84 = 9,961.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,619.44/21,561.84 = 9,961.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,619.44x = 21,561.84 × 9,961.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,619.44x = 214,794,737.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,794,737.71/15,619.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,751.76

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