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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,699.61, 21,655.87 and 9,321.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,699.61, 21,655.87 and 9,321.88 is: 12,858.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,699.61 : 21,655.87 = 9,321.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,699.61/21,655.87 = 9,321.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,699.61x = 21,655.87 × 9,321.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,699.61x = 201,873,421.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,873,421.44/15,699.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,858.50

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