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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.61, 21,562.06 and 9,254.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.61, 21,562.06 and 9,254.33 is: 12,768.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.61 : 21,562.06 = 9,254.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.61/21,562.06 = 9,254.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.61x = 21,562.06 × 9,254.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.61x = 199,542,418.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,542,418.72/15,627.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,768.58

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