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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,692.88, 21,653.55 and 9,405.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,692.88, 21,653.55 and 9,405.26 is: 12,977.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,692.88 : 21,653.55 = 9,405.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,692.88/21,653.55 = 9,405.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,692.88x = 21,653.55 × 9,405.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,692.88x = 203,657,159.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,657,159.41/15,692.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,977.68

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