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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,789.60, 21,792.96 and 9,505.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,789.60, 21,792.96 and 9,505.44 is: 13,119.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,789.60 : 21,792.96 = 9,505.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,789.60/21,792.96 = 9,505.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,789.60x = 21,792.96 × 9,505.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,789.60x = 207,151,673.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,151,673.70/15,789.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,119.50

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