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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,660.02, 21,604.20 and 9,681.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,660.02, 21,604.20 and 9,681.32 is: 13,356.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,660.02 : 21,604.20 = 9,681.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,660.02/21,604.20 = 9,681.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,660.02x = 21,604.20 × 9,681.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,660.02x = 209,157,173.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,157,173.54/15,660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,356.12

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