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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,638.06, 21,580.68 and 9,350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,638.06, 21,580.68 and 9,350.44 is: 12,903.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,638.06 : 21,580.68 = 9,350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,638.06/21,580.68 = 9,350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,638.06x = 21,580.68 × 9,350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,638.06x = 201,788,782.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,788,782.02/15,638.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,903.69

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