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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,624.50, 21,559.97 and 9,251.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,624.50, 21,559.97 and 9,251.21 is: 12,765.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,624.50 : 21,559.97 = 9,251.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,624.50/21,559.97 = 9,251.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,624.50x = 21,559.97 × 9,251.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,624.50x = 199,455,887.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,455,887.09/15,624.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,765.59

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