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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,890.72, 21,926 and 9,603.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,890.72, 21,926 and 9,603.44 is: 13,250.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,890.72 : 21,926 = 9,603.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,890.72/21,926 = 9,603.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,890.72x = 21,926 × 9,603.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,890.72x = 210,565,025.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,565,025.44/15,890.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,250.82

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