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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,664.10, 21,616.52 and 9,376.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,664.10, 21,616.52 and 9,376.47 is: 12,939.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,664.10 : 21,616.52 = 9,376.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,664.10/21,616.52 = 9,376.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,664.10x = 21,616.52 × 9,376.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,664.10x = 202,686,604.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,686,604.40/15,664.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,939.57

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