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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,456.68, 21,331.64 and 9,715.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,456.68, 21,331.64 and 9,715.07 is: 13,407.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,456.68 : 21,331.64 = 9,715.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,456.68/21,331.64 = 9,715.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,456.68x = 21,331.64 × 9,715.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,456.68x = 207,238,220.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,238,220.58/15,456.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,407.68

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