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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,891.12, 21,931.92 and 9,605.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,891.12, 21,931.92 and 9,605.52 is: 13,256.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,891.12 : 21,931.92 = 9,605.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,891.12/21,931.92 = 9,605.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,891.12x = 21,931.92 × 9,605.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,891.12x = 210,667,496.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,667,496.20/15,891.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,256.93

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