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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,675.48, 21,633.48 and 9,389.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,675.48, 21,633.48 and 9,389.88 is: 12,958.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,675.48 : 21,633.48 = 9,389.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,675.48/21,633.48 = 9,389.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,675.48x = 21,633.48 × 9,389.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,675.48x = 203,135,781.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,135,781.18/15,675.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,958.82

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