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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,913.28, 21,962.34 and 9,625.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,913.28, 21,962.34 and 9,625.64 is: 13,284.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,913.28 : 21,962.34 = 9,625.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,913.28/21,962.34 = 9,625.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,913.28x = 21,962.34 × 9,625.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,913.28x = 211,401,578.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,401,578.40/15,913.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,284.60

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