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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,689.56, 21,654.66 and 9,723.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,689.56, 21,654.66 and 9,723.88 is: 13,420.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,689.56 : 21,654.66 = 9,723.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,689.56/21,654.66 = 9,723.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,689.56x = 21,654.66 × 9,723.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,689.56x = 210,567,315.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,567,315.28/15,689.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,420.86

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