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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,657.30, 21,594.42 and 9,684.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,657.30, 21,594.42 and 9,684.78 is: 13,357.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,657.30 : 21,594.42 = 9,684.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,657.30/21,594.42 = 9,684.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,657.30x = 21,594.42 × 9,684.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,657.30x = 209,137,206.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,137,206.93/15,657.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,357.17

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