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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,844.59, 21,864.92 and 9,474.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,844.59, 21,864.92 and 9,474.73 is: 13,074.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,844.59 : 21,864.92 = 9,474.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,844.59/21,864.92 = 9,474.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,844.59x = 21,864.92 × 9,474.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,844.59x = 207,164,111.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,164,111.44/15,844.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,074.75

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