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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,694.55, 21,649.43 and 9,403.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,694.55, 21,649.43 and 9,403.28 is: 12,971.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,694.55 : 21,649.43 = 9,403.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,694.55/21,649.43 = 9,403.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,694.55x = 21,649.43 × 9,403.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,694.55x = 203,575,496.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,575,496.87/15,694.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,971.10

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