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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,906.16, 21,957.76 and 9,941.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,906.16, 21,957.76 and 9,941.68 is: 13,724.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,906.16 : 21,957.76 = 9,941.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,906.16/21,957.76 = 9,941.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,906.16x = 21,957.76 × 9,941.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,906.16x = 218,297,023.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,297,023.44/15,906.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,724.06

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