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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.48, 21,596.46 and 9,986.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.48, 21,596.46 and 9,986.92 is: 13,786.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.48 : 21,596.46 = 9,986.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.48/21,596.46 = 9,986.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.48x = 21,596.46 × 9,986.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.48x = 215,682,118.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,682,118.30/15,644.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,786.47

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