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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,920.78, 21,964.10 and 9,634.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,920.78, 21,964.10 and 9,634.10 is: 13,291.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,920.78 : 21,964.10 = 9,634.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,920.78/21,964.10 = 9,634.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,920.78x = 21,964.10 × 9,634.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,920.78x = 211,604,335.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,604,335.81/15,920.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,291.08

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