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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,681.20, 21,650.19 and 9,719.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,681.20, 21,650.19 and 9,719.20 is: 13,418.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,681.20 : 21,650.19 = 9,719.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,681.20/21,650.19 = 9,719.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,681.20x = 21,650.19 × 9,719.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,681.20x = 210,422,418.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,422,418.40/15,681.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,418.77

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