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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,692.40, 21,654.14 and 9,318.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,692.40, 21,654.14 and 9,318.51 is: 12,858.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,692.40 : 21,654.14 = 9,318.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,692.40/21,654.14 = 9,318.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,692.40x = 21,654.14 × 9,318.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,692.40x = 201,784,273.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,784,273.54/15,692.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,858.73

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