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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,669.30, 21,627.66 and 9,697.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,669.30, 21,627.66 and 9,697.44 is: 13,384.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,669.30 : 21,627.66 = 9,697.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,669.30/21,627.66 = 9,697.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,669.30x = 21,627.66 × 9,697.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,669.30x = 209,732,935.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,732,935.19/15,669.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,384.96

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