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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,653.08, 21,601.92 and 9,364.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,653.08, 21,601.92 and 9,364.24 is: 12,923.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,653.08 : 21,601.92 = 9,364.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,653.08/21,601.92 = 9,364.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,653.08x = 21,601.92 × 9,364.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,653.08x = 202,285,563.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,285,563.34/15,653.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,923.05

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