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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,645.82, 21,602.28 and 9,679.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,645.82, 21,602.28 and 9,679.36 is: 13,364.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,645.82 : 21,602.28 = 9,679.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,645.82/21,602.28 = 9,679.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,645.82x = 21,602.28 × 9,679.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,645.82x = 209,096,244.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,096,244.94/15,645.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,364.35

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