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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,622.20, 21,558.36 and 9,571.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,622.20, 21,558.36 and 9,571.50 is: 13,208.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,622.20 : 21,558.36 = 9,571.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,622.20/21,558.36 = 9,571.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,622.20x = 21,558.36 × 9,571.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,622.20x = 206,345,842.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,345,842.74/15,622.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,208.50

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