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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,902.65, 21,945.22 and 9,532.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,902.65, 21,945.22 and 9,532.84 is: 13,155.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,902.65 : 21,945.22 = 9,532.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,902.65/21,945.22 = 9,532.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,902.65x = 21,945.22 × 9,532.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,902.65x = 209,200,271.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,200,271.02/15,902.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,155.06

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