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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,906.89, 21,949.58 and 9,445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,906.89, 21,949.58 and 9,445.52 is: 13,033.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,906.89 : 21,949.58 = 9,445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,906.89/21,949.58 = 9,445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,906.89x = 21,949.58 × 9,445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,906.89x = 207,325,275.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,325,275.37/15,906.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,033.68

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