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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,688.42, 21,660.15 and 9,726.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,688.42, 21,660.15 and 9,726.46 is: 13,428.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,688.42 : 21,660.15 = 9,726.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,688.42/21,660.15 = 9,726.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,688.42x = 21,660.15 × 9,726.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,688.42x = 210,676,582.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,676,582.57/15,688.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,428.80

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