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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,868.86, 21,883.92 and 9,494.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,868.86, 21,883.92 and 9,494.43 is: 13,093.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,868.86 : 21,883.92 = 9,494.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,868.86/21,883.92 = 9,494.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,868.86x = 21,883.92 × 9,494.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,868.86x = 207,775,346.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,775,346.57/15,868.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,093.27

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