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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,914.12, 21,963.78 and 9,541.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,914.12, 21,963.78 and 9,541.04 is: 13,168.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,914.12 : 21,963.78 = 9,541.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,914.12/21,963.78 = 9,541.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,914.12x = 21,963.78 × 9,541.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,914.12x = 209,557,303.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,557,303.53/15,914.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,168.01

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