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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,688.63, 21,652.58 and 9,401.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,688.63, 21,652.58 and 9,401.59 is: 12,975.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,688.63 : 21,652.58 = 9,401.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,688.63/21,652.58 = 9,401.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,688.63x = 21,652.58 × 9,401.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,688.63x = 203,568,632.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,568,632.59/15,688.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,975.55

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