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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,938.54, 21,989.31 and 9,648.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,938.54, 21,989.31 and 9,648.62 is: 13,311.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,938.54 : 21,989.31 = 9,648.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,938.54/21,989.31 = 9,648.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,938.54x = 21,989.31 × 9,648.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,938.54x = 212,166,496.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,166,496.25/15,938.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,311.54

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