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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,652.51, 21,598.36 and 9,684.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,652.51, 21,598.36 and 9,684.29 is: 13,363.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,652.51 : 21,598.36 = 9,684.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,652.51/21,598.36 = 9,684.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,652.51x = 21,598.36 × 9,684.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,652.51x = 209,164,811.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,164,811.55/15,652.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,363.02

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