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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,643.74, 21,588.80 and 9,511.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,643.74, 21,588.80 and 9,511.43 is: 13,126.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,643.74 : 21,588.80 = 9,511.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,643.74/21,588.80 = 9,511.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,643.74x = 21,588.80 × 9,511.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,643.74x = 205,340,359.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,340,359.98/15,643.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,126.04

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