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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,910.52, 21,957 and 9,619.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,910.52, 21,957 and 9,619.28 is: 13,274.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,910.52 : 21,957 = 9,619.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,910.52/21,957 = 9,619.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,910.52x = 21,957 × 9,619.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,910.52x = 211,210,530.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,210,530.96/15,910.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,274.90

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