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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.84, 21,981.11 and 9,559.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.84, 21,981.11 and 9,559.74 is: 13,187.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.84 : 21,981.11 = 9,559.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.84/21,981.11 = 9,559.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.84x = 21,981.11 × 9,559.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.84x = 210,133,696.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,133,696.51/15,934.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,187.06

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