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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,624.52, 21,564.24 and 9,961.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,624.52, 21,564.24 and 9,961.72 is: 13,748.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,624.52 : 21,564.24 = 9,961.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,624.52/21,564.24 = 9,961.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,624.52x = 21,564.24 × 9,961.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,624.52x = 214,816,920.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,816,920.89/15,624.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,748.71

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