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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,706.68, 21,666.52 and 9,953.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,706.68, 21,666.52 and 9,953.60 is: 13,730.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,706.68 : 21,666.52 = 9,953.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,706.68/21,666.52 = 9,953.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,706.68x = 21,666.52 × 9,953.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,706.68x = 215,659,873.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,659,873.47/15,706.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,730.46

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