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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,651.84, 21,596.16 and 9,024

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,651.84, 21,596.16 and 9,024 is: 12,451.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,651.84 : 21,596.16 = 9,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,651.84/21,596.16 = 9,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,651.84x = 21,596.16 × 9,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,651.84x = 194,883,747.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,883,747.84/15,651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,451.17

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