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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,688.88, 21,652.92 and 9,401.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,688.88, 21,652.92 and 9,401.84 is: 12,975.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,688.88 : 21,652.92 = 9,401.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,688.88/21,652.92 = 9,401.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,688.88x = 21,652.92 × 9,401.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,688.88x = 203,577,289.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,577,289.37/15,688.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,975.90

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