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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,671.24, 21,614.09 and 9,706.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,671.24, 21,614.09 and 9,706.22 is: 13,387.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,671.24 : 21,614.09 = 9,706.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,671.24/21,614.09 = 9,706.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,671.24x = 21,614.09 × 9,706.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,671.24x = 209,790,956.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,790,956.04/15,671.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,387.01

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