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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,650.82, 21,608.37 and 9,691.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,650.82, 21,608.37 and 9,691.25 is: 13,380.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,650.82 : 21,608.37 = 9,691.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,650.82/21,608.37 = 9,691.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,650.82x = 21,608.37 × 9,691.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,650.82x = 209,412,007.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,412,007.72/15,650.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,380.26

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