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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,908.31, 21,953.97 and 9,532.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,908.31, 21,953.97 and 9,532.80 is: 13,155.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,908.31 : 21,953.97 = 9,532.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,908.31/21,953.97 = 9,532.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,908.31x = 21,953.97 × 9,532.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,908.31x = 209,282,805.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,282,805.22/15,908.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,155.56

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