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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,695.85, 21,660.21 and 9,326.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,695.85, 21,660.21 and 9,326.82 is: 12,870.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,695.85 : 21,660.21 = 9,326.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,695.85/21,660.21 = 9,326.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,695.85x = 21,660.21 × 9,326.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,695.85x = 202,020,879.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,020,879.83/15,695.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,870.97

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