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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,858, 21,884.04 and 9,570.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,858, 21,884.04 and 9,570.38 is: 13,207.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,858 : 21,884.04 = 9,570.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,858/21,884.04 = 9,570.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,858x = 21,884.04 × 9,570.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,858x = 209,438,469.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,438,469.32/15,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,207.12

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