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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,656.84, 21,613.20 and 9,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,656.84, 21,613.20 and 9,368 is: 12,931.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,656.84 : 21,613.20 = 9,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,656.84/21,613.20 = 9,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,656.84x = 21,613.20 × 9,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,656.84x = 202,472,457.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,472,457.60/15,656.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,931.89

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