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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,620.44, 21,563.26 and 9,962.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,620.44, 21,563.26 and 9,962.80 is: 13,753.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,620.44 : 21,563.26 = 9,962.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,620.44/21,563.26 = 9,962.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,620.44x = 21,563.26 × 9,962.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,620.44x = 214,830,446.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,830,446.73/15,620.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,753.16

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