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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,665.08, 21,620.96 and 9,295.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,665.08, 21,620.96 and 9,295.21 is: 12,829.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,665.08 : 21,620.96 = 9,295.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,665.08/21,620.96 = 9,295.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,665.08x = 21,620.96 × 9,295.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,665.08x = 200,971,363.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,971,363.60/15,665.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,829.26

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