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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,624, 21,563.68 and 9,003.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,624, 21,563.68 and 9,003.84 is: 12,426.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,624 : 21,563.68 = 9,003.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,624/21,563.68 = 9,003.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,624x = 21,563.68 × 9,003.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,624x = 194,155,924.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,155,924.53/15,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,426.77

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