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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,667.84, 21,627.84 and 9,379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,667.84, 21,627.84 and 9,379 is: 12,946.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,667.84 : 21,627.84 = 9,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,667.84/21,627.84 = 9,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,667.84x = 21,627.84 × 9,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,667.84x = 202,847,511.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,847,511.36/15,667.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,946.74

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