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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,890.58, 21,926.57 and 9,515.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,890.58, 21,926.57 and 9,515.68 is: 13,130.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,890.58 : 21,926.57 = 9,515.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,890.58/21,926.57 = 9,515.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,890.58x = 21,926.57 × 9,515.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,890.58x = 208,646,121.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,646,121.22/15,890.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,130.18

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