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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.02, 21,554.01 and 9,956.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.02, 21,554.01 and 9,956.18 is: 13,732.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.02 : 21,554.01 = 9,956.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.02/21,554.01 = 9,956.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.02x = 21,554.01 × 9,956.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.02x = 214,595,603.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,595,603.28/15,627.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,732.34

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