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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,636.19, 21,571.77 and 9,657.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,636.19, 21,571.77 and 9,657.37 is: 13,323.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,636.19 : 21,571.77 = 9,657.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,636.19/21,571.77 = 9,657.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,636.19x = 21,571.77 × 9,657.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,636.19x = 208,326,564.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,326,564.44/15,636.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,323.36

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