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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,639.47, 21,581.07 and 9,593.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,639.47, 21,581.07 and 9,593.01 is: 13,237.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,639.47 : 21,581.07 = 9,593.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,639.47/21,581.07 = 9,593.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,639.47x = 21,581.07 × 9,593.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,639.47x = 207,027,420.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,027,420.32/15,639.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,237.50

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