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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,616.80, 21,549.36 and 9,328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,616.80, 21,549.36 and 9,328.08 is: 12,871.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,616.80 : 21,549.36 = 9,328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,616.80/21,549.36 = 9,328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,616.80x = 21,549.36 × 9,328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,616.80x = 201,014,154.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,014,154.03/15,616.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,871.66

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