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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,703.67, 21,669.93 and 9,329.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,703.67, 21,669.93 and 9,329.99 is: 12,874.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,703.67 : 21,669.93 = 9,329.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,703.67/21,669.93 = 9,329.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,703.67x = 21,669.93 × 9,329.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,703.67x = 202,180,121.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,180,121.85/15,703.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,874.70

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