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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,911.52, 21,958.38 and 9,620.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,911.52, 21,958.38 and 9,620.28 is: 13,276.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,911.52 : 21,958.38 = 9,620.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,911.52/21,958.38 = 9,620.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,911.52x = 21,958.38 × 9,620.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,911.52x = 211,245,763.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,245,763.95/15,911.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,276.28

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