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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,919.95, 21,963.56 and 9,867.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,919.95, 21,963.56 and 9,867.44 is: 13,613.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,919.95 : 21,963.56 = 9,867.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,919.95/21,963.56 = 9,867.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,919.95x = 21,963.56 × 9,867.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,919.95x = 216,723,951.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,723,951.33/15,919.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,613.36

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