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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,665.45, 21,614.36 and 9,292.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,665.45, 21,614.36 and 9,292.19 is: 12,820.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,665.45 : 21,614.36 = 9,292.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,665.45/21,614.36 = 9,292.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,665.45x = 21,614.36 × 9,292.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,665.45x = 200,844,585.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,844,585.32/15,665.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,820.87

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