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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,652.08, 21,600.54 and 9,363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,652.08, 21,600.54 and 9,363.24 is: 12,921.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,652.08 : 21,600.54 = 9,363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,652.08/21,600.54 = 9,363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,652.08x = 21,600.54 × 9,363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,652.08x = 202,251,040.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,251,040.15/15,652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,921.67

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