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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,853.89, 21,874.79 and 9,479.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,853.89, 21,874.79 and 9,479.43 is: 13,079.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,853.89 : 21,874.79 = 9,479.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,853.89/21,874.79 = 9,479.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,853.89x = 21,874.79 × 9,479.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,853.89x = 207,360,564.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,360,564.27/15,853.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,079.47

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