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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,914.68, 21,958.62 and 9,626.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,914.68, 21,958.62 and 9,626.92 is: 13,282.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,914.68 : 21,958.62 = 9,626.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,914.68/21,958.62 = 9,626.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,914.68x = 21,958.62 × 9,626.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,914.68x = 211,393,878.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,393,878.05/15,914.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,282.95

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