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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,621.08, 21,560.70 and 9,573.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,621.08, 21,560.70 and 9,573.14 is: 13,213.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,621.08 : 21,560.70 = 9,573.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,621.08/21,560.70 = 9,573.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,621.08x = 21,560.70 × 9,573.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,621.08x = 206,403,599.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,403,599.60/15,621.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,213.15

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