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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,689.36, 21,652.08 and 9,724.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,689.36, 21,652.08 and 9,724.16 is: 13,419.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,689.36 : 21,652.08 = 9,724.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,689.36/21,652.08 = 9,724.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,689.36x = 21,652.08 × 9,724.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,689.36x = 210,548,290.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,548,290.25/15,689.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,419.81

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