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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,539.95, 21,447.90 and 9,166.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,539.95, 21,447.90 and 9,166.15 is: 12,650.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,539.95 : 21,447.90 = 9,166.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,539.95/21,447.90 = 9,166.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,539.95x = 21,447.90 × 9,166.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,539.95x = 196,594,561.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,594,561.35/15,539.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,650.92

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