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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,676.76, 21,632.49 and 9,302.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,676.76, 21,632.49 and 9,302.25 is: 12,836.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,676.76 : 21,632.49 = 9,302.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,676.76/21,632.49 = 9,302.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,676.76x = 21,632.49 × 9,302.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,676.76x = 201,230,876.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,230,876.55/15,676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,836.25

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