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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,639.02, 21,585.19 and 9,972.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,639.02, 21,585.19 and 9,972.46 is: 13,764.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,639.02 : 21,585.19 = 9,972.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,639.02/21,585.19 = 9,972.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,639.02x = 21,585.19 × 9,972.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,639.02x = 215,257,443.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,257,443.87/15,639.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,764.13

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