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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,924.54, 21,969.44 and 9,625.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,924.54, 21,969.44 and 9,625.98 is: 13,279.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,924.54 : 21,969.44 = 9,625.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,924.54/21,969.44 = 9,625.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,924.54x = 21,969.44 × 9,625.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,924.54x = 211,477,390.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,477,390.05/15,924.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,279.97

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