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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,696, 21,662.40 and 9,072

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,696, 21,662.40 and 9,072 is: 12,520.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,696 : 21,662.40 = 9,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,696/21,662.40 = 9,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,696x = 21,662.40 × 9,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,696x = 196,521,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,521,292.80/15,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,520.47

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