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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,841.77, 21,854.79 and 9,550.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,841.77, 21,854.79 and 9,550.50 is: 13,175.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,841.77 : 21,854.79 = 9,550.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,841.77/21,854.79 = 9,550.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,841.77x = 21,854.79 × 9,550.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,841.77x = 208,724,171.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,724,171.90/15,841.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,175.56

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