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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,684.15, 21,639.92 and 9,305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,684.15, 21,639.92 and 9,305.44 is: 12,839.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,684.15 : 21,639.92 = 9,305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,684.15/21,639.92 = 9,305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,684.15x = 21,639.92 × 9,305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,684.15x = 201,368,977.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,368,977.16/15,684.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,839.01

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