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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,901.83, 21,942.09 and 9,526.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,901.83, 21,942.09 and 9,526.95 is: 13,145.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,901.83 : 21,942.09 = 9,526.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,901.83/21,942.09 = 9,526.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,901.83x = 21,942.09 × 9,526.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,901.83x = 209,041,194.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,041,194.33/15,901.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,145.73

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