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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.43, 21,596.30 and 9,986.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.43, 21,596.30 and 9,986.67 is: 13,786.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.43 : 21,596.30 = 9,986.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.43/21,596.30 = 9,986.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.43x = 21,596.30 × 9,986.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.43x = 215,675,121.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,675,121.32/15,644.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,786.06

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