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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,929.40, 21,982.50 and 9,878.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,929.40, 21,982.50 and 9,878.16 is: 13,631.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,929.40 : 21,982.50 = 9,878.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,929.40/21,982.50 = 9,878.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,929.40x = 21,982.50 × 9,878.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,929.40x = 217,146,652.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,146,652.20/15,929.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,631.82

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