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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,690.56, 21,656.04 and 9,724.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,690.56, 21,656.04 and 9,724.88 is: 13,422.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,690.56 : 21,656.04 = 9,724.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,690.56/21,656.04 = 9,724.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,690.56x = 21,656.04 × 9,724.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,690.56x = 210,602,390.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,602,390.28/15,690.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,422.24

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