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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,623.34, 21,556.88 and 9,251.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,623.34, 21,556.88 and 9,251.93 is: 12,765.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,623.34 : 21,556.88 = 9,251.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,623.34/21,556.88 = 9,251.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,623.34x = 21,556.88 × 9,251.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,623.34x = 199,442,752.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,442,752.41/15,623.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,765.69

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