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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,898.14, 21,939.52 and 9,933.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,898.14, 21,939.52 and 9,933.27 is: 13,707.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,898.14 : 21,939.52 = 9,933.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,898.14/21,939.52 = 9,933.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,898.14x = 21,939.52 × 9,933.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,898.14x = 217,931,255.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,931,255.51/15,898.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,707.97

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