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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,653.76, 21,606.27 and 9,681.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,653.76, 21,606.27 and 9,681.96 is: 13,363.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,653.76 : 21,606.27 = 9,681.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,653.76/21,606.27 = 9,681.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,653.76x = 21,606.27 × 9,681.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,653.76x = 209,190,931.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,190,931.53/15,653.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,363.63

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