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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,652.34, 21,601.42 and 9,687.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,652.34, 21,601.42 and 9,687.50 is: 13,369.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,652.34 : 21,601.42 = 9,687.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,652.34/21,601.42 = 9,687.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,652.34x = 21,601.42 × 9,687.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,652.34x = 209,263,705.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,263,705.03/15,652.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,369.48

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