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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.24, 21,974.64 and 9,638.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.24, 21,974.64 and 9,638.56 is: 13,299.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.24 : 21,974.64 = 9,638.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.24/21,974.64 = 9,638.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.24x = 21,974.64 × 9,638.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.24x = 211,803,886.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,803,886.12/15,926.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,299.05

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