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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,652.35, 21,601.41 and 9,687.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,652.35, 21,601.41 and 9,687.49 is: 13,369.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,652.35 : 21,601.41 = 9,687.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,652.35/21,601.41 = 9,687.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,652.35x = 21,601.41 × 9,687.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,652.35x = 209,263,353.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,263,353.03/15,652.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,369.45

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