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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,898.40, 21,942.07 and 9,525.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,898.40, 21,942.07 and 9,525.26 is: 13,146.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,898.40 : 21,942.07 = 9,525.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,898.40/21,942.07 = 9,525.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,898.40x = 21,942.07 × 9,525.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,898.40x = 209,003,921.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,003,921.69/15,898.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,146.22

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