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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,903.74, 21,943.68 and 9,615.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,903.74, 21,943.68 and 9,615.98 is: 13,267.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,903.74 : 21,943.68 = 9,615.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,903.74/21,943.68 = 9,615.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,903.74x = 21,943.68 × 9,615.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,903.74x = 211,009,988.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,009,988.01/15,903.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,267.95

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