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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,919.36, 21,976.52 and 9,952.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,919.36, 21,976.52 and 9,952.96 is: 13,739.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,919.36 : 21,976.52 = 9,952.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,919.36/21,976.52 = 9,952.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,919.36x = 21,976.52 × 9,952.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,919.36x = 218,731,424.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,731,424.50/15,919.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,739.96

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