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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,658.90, 21,607.76 and 9,371.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,658.90, 21,607.76 and 9,371.14 is: 12,931.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,658.90 : 21,607.76 = 9,371.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,658.90/21,607.76 = 9,371.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,658.90x = 21,607.76 × 9,371.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,658.90x = 202,489,344.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,489,344.05/15,658.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,931.26

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