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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,678.69, 21,646.73 and 9,716.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,678.69, 21,646.73 and 9,716.69 is: 13,415.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,678.69 : 21,646.73 = 9,716.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,678.69/21,646.73 = 9,716.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,678.69x = 21,646.73 × 9,716.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,678.69x = 210,334,564.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,334,564.92/15,678.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,415.31

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