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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,872.86, 21,889.44 and 9,498.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,872.86, 21,889.44 and 9,498.44 is: 13,098.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,872.86 : 21,889.44 = 9,498.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,872.86/21,889.44 = 9,498.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,872.86x = 21,889.44 × 9,498.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,872.86x = 207,915,532.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,915,532.47/15,872.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,098.81

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