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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,693.29, 21,656.66 and 9,405.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,693.29, 21,656.66 and 9,405.66 is: 12,979.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,693.29 : 21,656.66 = 9,405.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,693.29/21,656.66 = 9,405.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,693.29x = 21,656.66 × 9,405.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,693.29x = 203,695,133.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,695,133.67/15,693.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,979.76

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