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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,654.35, 21,605.22 and 9,687.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,654.35, 21,605.22 and 9,687.94 is: 13,370.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,654.35 : 21,605.22 = 9,687.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,654.35/21,605.22 = 9,687.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,654.35x = 21,605.22 × 9,687.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,654.35x = 209,310,116.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,310,116.95/15,654.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,370.73

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