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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,664.20, 21,604.50 and 9,369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,664.20, 21,604.50 and 9,369.96 is: 12,923.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,664.20 : 21,604.50 = 9,369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,664.20/21,604.50 = 9,369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,664.20x = 21,604.50 × 9,369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,664.20x = 202,433,300.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,433,300.82/15,664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,923.31

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