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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.43, 21,974.90 and 9,638.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.43, 21,974.90 and 9,638.67 is: 13,299.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.43 : 21,974.90 = 9,638.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.43/21,974.90 = 9,638.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.43x = 21,974.90 × 9,638.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.43x = 211,808,809.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,808,809.38/15,926.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,299.20

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