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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,716.64, 21,689.49 and 9,004.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,716.64, 21,689.49 and 9,004.44 is: 12,426.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,716.64 : 21,689.49 = 9,004.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,716.64/21,689.49 = 9,004.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,716.64x = 21,689.49 × 9,004.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,716.64x = 195,301,711.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,301,711.34/15,716.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,426.43

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