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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,936.87, 21,991.86 and 9,968.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,936.87, 21,991.86 and 9,968.25 is: 13,755.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,936.87 : 21,991.86 = 9,968.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,936.87/21,991.86 = 9,968.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,936.87x = 21,991.86 × 9,968.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,936.87x = 219,220,358.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,220,358.45/15,936.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,755.55

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