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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,901.89, 21,954.14 and 9,941.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,901.89, 21,954.14 and 9,941.64 is: 13,725.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,901.89 : 21,954.14 = 9,941.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,901.89/21,954.14 = 9,941.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,901.89x = 21,954.14 × 9,941.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,901.89x = 218,260,106.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,260,106.68/15,901.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,725.42

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