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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,920.54, 21,963.93 and 9,621.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,920.54, 21,963.93 and 9,621.98 is: 13,274.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,920.54 : 21,963.93 = 9,621.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,920.54/21,963.93 = 9,621.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,920.54x = 21,963.93 × 9,621.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,920.54x = 211,336,495.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,336,495.18/15,920.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,274.46

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