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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,905.14, 21,951.12 and 9,617.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,905.14, 21,951.12 and 9,617.52 is: 13,273.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,905.14 : 21,951.12 = 9,617.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,905.14/21,951.12 = 9,617.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,905.14x = 21,951.12 × 9,617.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,905.14x = 211,115,335.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,115,335.62/15,905.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,273.40

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