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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,841.96, 21,849.92 and 9,468.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,841.96, 21,849.92 and 9,468.08 is: 13,058.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,841.96 : 21,849.92 = 9,468.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,841.96/21,849.92 = 9,468.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,841.96x = 21,849.92 × 9,468.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,841.96x = 206,876,790.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,876,790.55/15,841.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,058.79

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