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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,890.95, 21,924.97 and 9,515.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,890.95, 21,924.97 and 9,515.03 is: 13,128.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,890.95 : 21,924.97 = 9,515.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,890.95/21,924.97 = 9,515.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,890.95x = 21,924.97 × 9,515.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,890.95x = 208,616,747.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,616,747.30/15,890.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,128.02

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