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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,641.55, 21,585.78 and 9,509.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,641.55, 21,585.78 and 9,509.24 is: 13,123.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,641.55 : 21,585.78 = 9,509.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,641.55/21,585.78 = 9,509.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,641.55x = 21,585.78 × 9,509.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,641.55x = 205,264,457.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,264,457.04/15,641.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,123.02

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