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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,659.58, 21,610.89 and 9,370.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,659.58, 21,610.89 and 9,370.74 is: 12,932.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,659.58 : 21,610.89 = 9,370.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,659.58/21,610.89 = 9,370.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,659.58x = 21,610.89 × 9,370.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,659.58x = 202,510,031.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,510,031.36/15,659.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,932.02

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