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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.80, 21,590.27 and 9,512.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.80, 21,590.27 and 9,512.49 is: 13,127.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.80 : 21,590.27 = 9,512.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.80/21,590.27 = 9,512.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.80x = 21,590.27 × 9,512.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.80x = 205,377,227.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,377,227.47/15,644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,127.51

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