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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,896.52, 21,937.77 and 9,605.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,896.52, 21,937.77 and 9,605.25 is: 13,255.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,896.52 : 21,937.77 = 9,605.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,896.52/21,937.77 = 9,605.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,896.52x = 21,937.77 × 9,605.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,896.52x = 210,717,765.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,717,765.29/15,896.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,255.59

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