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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.72, 21,589.08 and 9,360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.72, 21,589.08 and 9,360.56 is: 12,917.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.72 : 21,589.08 = 9,360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.72/21,589.08 = 9,360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.72x = 21,589.08 × 9,360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.72x = 202,085,878.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,085,878.68/15,644.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,917.19

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