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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,622.99, 21,566.84 and 9,965.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,622.99, 21,566.84 and 9,965.50 is: 13,756.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,622.99 : 21,566.84 = 9,965.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,622.99/21,566.84 = 9,965.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,622.99x = 21,566.84 × 9,965.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,622.99x = 214,924,344.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,924,344.02/15,622.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,756.93

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