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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,659.70, 21,598.29 and 9,365.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,659.70, 21,598.29 and 9,365.46 is: 12,917.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,659.70 : 21,598.29 = 9,365.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,659.70/21,598.29 = 9,365.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,659.70x = 21,598.29 × 9,365.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,659.70x = 202,277,921.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,277,921.06/15,659.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,917.10

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