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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,919.78, 21,962.72 and 9,633.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,919.78, 21,962.72 and 9,633.10 is: 13,289.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,919.78 : 21,962.72 = 9,633.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,919.78/21,962.72 = 9,633.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,919.78x = 21,962.72 × 9,633.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,919.78x = 211,569,078.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,569,078.03/15,919.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,289.70

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