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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.16, 21,991.44 and 9,561.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.16, 21,991.44 and 9,561.04 is: 13,195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.16 : 21,991.44 = 9,561.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.16/21,991.44 = 9,561.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.16x = 21,991.44 × 9,561.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.16x = 210,261,037.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,261,037.50/15,934.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,195.61

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