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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,687.88, 21,651.54 and 9,400.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,687.88, 21,651.54 and 9,400.84 is: 12,974.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,687.88 : 21,651.54 = 9,400.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,687.88/21,651.54 = 9,400.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,687.88x = 21,651.54 × 9,400.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,687.88x = 203,542,663.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,542,663.29/15,687.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,974.52

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