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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,631.84, 21,569.04 and 9,342.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,631.84, 21,569.04 and 9,342.88 is: 12,891.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,631.84 : 21,569.04 = 9,342.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,631.84/21,569.04 = 9,342.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,631.84x = 21,569.04 × 9,342.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,631.84x = 201,516,952.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,516,952.44/15,631.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,891.44

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