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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,688.56, 21,653.28 and 9,722.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,688.56, 21,653.28 and 9,722.88 is: 13,419.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,688.56 : 21,653.28 = 9,722.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,688.56/21,653.28 = 9,722.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,688.56x = 21,653.28 × 9,722.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,688.56x = 210,532,243.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,532,243.05/15,688.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,419.48

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