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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,922.62, 21,973.44 and 9,635.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,922.62, 21,973.44 and 9,635.04 is: 13,296.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,922.62 : 21,973.44 = 9,635.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,922.62/21,973.44 = 9,635.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,922.62x = 21,973.44 × 9,635.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,922.62x = 211,714,973.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,714,973.34/15,922.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,296.49

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