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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,901.92, 21,945.33 and 9,928.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,901.92, 21,945.33 and 9,928.98 is: 13,702.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,901.92 : 21,945.33 = 9,928.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,901.92/21,945.33 = 9,928.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,901.92x = 21,945.33 × 9,928.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,901.92x = 217,894,742.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,894,742.66/15,901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,702.42

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