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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,704.76, 21,663.80 and 9,650.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,704.76, 21,663.80 and 9,650.80 is: 13,312.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,704.76 : 21,663.80 = 9,650.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,704.76/21,663.80 = 9,650.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,704.76x = 21,663.80 × 9,650.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,704.76x = 209,073,001.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,073,001.04/15,704.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,312.72

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