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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,685.08, 21,635.88 and 9,307.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,685.08, 21,635.88 and 9,307.46 is: 12,838.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,685.08 : 21,635.88 = 9,307.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,685.08/21,635.88 = 9,307.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,685.08x = 21,635.88 × 9,307.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,685.08x = 201,375,106.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,375,106.85/15,685.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,838.64

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