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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,659.75, 21,604.43 and 9,994.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,659.75, 21,604.43 and 9,994.70 is: 13,788.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,659.75 : 21,604.43 = 9,994.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,659.75/21,604.43 = 9,994.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,659.75x = 21,604.43 × 9,994.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,659.75x = 215,929,638.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,929,638.53/15,659.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,788.83

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