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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,695.76, 21,662.06 and 9,071.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,695.76, 21,662.06 and 9,071.76 is: 12,520.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,695.76 : 21,662.06 = 9,071.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,695.76/21,662.06 = 9,071.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,695.76x = 21,662.06 × 9,071.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,695.76x = 196,513,009.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,513,009.43/15,695.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,520.13

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