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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,642.69, 21,592.17 and 9,510.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,642.69, 21,592.17 and 9,510.35 is: 13,127.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,642.69 : 21,592.17 = 9,510.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,642.69/21,592.17 = 9,510.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,642.69x = 21,592.17 × 9,510.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,642.69x = 205,348,986.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,348,986.00/15,642.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,127.48

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