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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,663.38, 21,617.28 and 9,375.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,663.38, 21,617.28 and 9,375.75 is: 12,939.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,663.38 : 21,617.28 = 9,375.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,663.38/21,617.28 = 9,375.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,663.38x = 21,617.28 × 9,375.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,663.38x = 202,678,212.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,678,212.96/15,663.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,939.63

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