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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,643.13, 21,587.51 and 9,355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,643.13, 21,587.51 and 9,355.50 is: 12,910.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,643.13 : 21,587.51 = 9,355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,643.13/21,587.51 = 9,355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,643.13x = 21,587.51 × 9,355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,643.13x = 201,961,973.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,961,973.19/15,643.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,910.59

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