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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,686.22, 21,637.48 and 9,308.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,686.22, 21,637.48 and 9,308.61 is: 12,840.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,686.22 : 21,637.48 = 9,308.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,686.22/21,637.48 = 9,308.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,686.22x = 21,637.48 × 9,308.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,686.22x = 201,414,862.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,414,862.70/15,686.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,840.24

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