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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,879.02, 21,910.72 and 9,504.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,879.02, 21,910.72 and 9,504.14 is: 13,114.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,879.02 : 21,910.72 = 9,504.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,879.02/21,910.72 = 9,504.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,879.02x = 21,910.72 × 9,504.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,879.02x = 208,242,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,242,550.38/15,879.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,114.32

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