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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,613.68, 21,546.36 and 9,322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,613.68, 21,546.36 and 9,322.32 is: 12,864.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,613.68 : 21,546.36 = 9,322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,613.68/21,546.36 = 9,322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,613.68x = 21,546.36 × 9,322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,613.68x = 200,862,062.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,862,062.76/15,613.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,864.49

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