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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,656.90, 21,605.01 and 9,369.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,656.90, 21,605.01 and 9,369.14 is: 12,928.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,656.90 : 21,605.01 = 9,369.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,656.90/21,605.01 = 9,369.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,656.90x = 21,605.01 × 9,369.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,656.90x = 202,420,363.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,420,363.39/15,656.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,928.51

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