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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,691.73, 21,654.43 and 9,321.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,691.73, 21,654.43 and 9,321.44 is: 12,863.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,691.73 : 21,654.43 = 9,321.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,691.73/21,654.43 = 9,321.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,691.73x = 21,654.43 × 9,321.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,691.73x = 201,850,338.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,850,338.40/15,691.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,863.49

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