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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,622.72, 21,560.82 and 9,334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,622.72, 21,560.82 and 9,334.96 is: 12,883.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,622.72 : 21,560.82 = 9,334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,622.72/21,560.82 = 9,334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,622.72x = 21,560.82 × 9,334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,622.72x = 201,269,392.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,269,392.27/15,622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,883.12

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