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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,691.32, 21,646.24 and 9,315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,691.32, 21,646.24 and 9,315 is: 12,850.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,691.32 : 21,646.24 = 9,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,691.32/21,646.24 = 9,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,691.32x = 21,646.24 × 9,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,691.32x = 201,634,702.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,634,702.31/15,691.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,850.08

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