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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,676.94, 21,644.31 and 9,714.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,676.94, 21,644.31 and 9,714.94 is: 13,412.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,676.94 : 21,644.31 = 9,714.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,676.94/21,644.31 = 9,714.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,676.94x = 21,644.31 × 9,714.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,676.94x = 210,273,155.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,273,155.31/15,676.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,412.89

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