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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,881.02, 21,913.48 and 9,506.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,881.02, 21,913.48 and 9,506.14 is: 13,117.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,881.02 : 21,913.48 = 9,506.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,881.02/21,913.48 = 9,506.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,881.02x = 21,913.48 × 9,506.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,881.02x = 208,312,608.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,312,608.77/15,881.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,117.08

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