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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,660.58, 21,612.27 and 9,371.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,660.58, 21,612.27 and 9,371.74 is: 12,933.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,660.58 : 21,612.27 = 9,371.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,660.58/21,612.27 = 9,371.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,660.58x = 21,612.27 × 9,371.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,660.58x = 202,544,575.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,544,575.25/15,660.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,933.40

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