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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,622.92, 21,560.31 and 9,649.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,622.92, 21,560.31 and 9,649.98 is: 13,317.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,622.92 : 21,560.31 = 9,649.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,622.92/21,560.31 = 9,649.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,622.92x = 21,560.31 × 9,649.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,622.92x = 208,056,560.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,056,560.29/15,622.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,317.39

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