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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,660.80, 21,604.55 and 9,690.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,660.80, 21,604.55 and 9,690.29 is: 13,368.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,660.80 : 21,604.55 = 9,690.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,660.80/21,604.55 = 9,690.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,660.80x = 21,604.55 × 9,690.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,660.80x = 209,354,354.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,354,354.82/15,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,368.05

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