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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,656.48, 21,605.28 and 9,372.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,656.48, 21,605.28 and 9,372.32 is: 12,933.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,656.48 : 21,605.28 = 9,372.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,656.48/21,605.28 = 9,372.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,656.48x = 21,605.28 × 9,372.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,656.48x = 202,491,597.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,491,597.85/15,656.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,933.41

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