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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,672.68, 21,630.20 and 9,706.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,672.68, 21,630.20 and 9,706.22 is: 13,395.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,672.68 : 21,630.20 = 9,706.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,672.68/21,630.20 = 9,706.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,672.68x = 21,630.20 × 9,706.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,672.68x = 209,947,479.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,947,479.84/15,672.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,395.76

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