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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,621.34, 21,567.33 and 9,656.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,621.34, 21,567.33 and 9,656.40 is: 13,331.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,621.34 : 21,567.33 = 9,656.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,621.34/21,567.33 = 9,656.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,621.34x = 21,567.33 × 9,656.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,621.34x = 208,262,765.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,262,765.41/15,621.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,331.94

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