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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,655.88, 21,605.32 and 9,367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,655.88, 21,605.32 and 9,367.04 is: 12,926.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,655.88 : 21,605.32 = 9,367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,655.88/21,605.32 = 9,367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,655.88x = 21,605.32 × 9,367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,655.88x = 202,377,896.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,377,896.65/15,655.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,926.64

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