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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,675.12, 21,628.20 and 9,298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,675.12, 21,628.20 and 9,298.56 is: 12,829.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,675.12 : 21,628.20 = 9,298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,675.12/21,628.20 = 9,298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,675.12x = 21,628.20 × 9,298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,675.12x = 201,111,115.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,111,115.39/15,675.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,829.96

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