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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,829.02, 21,843.34 and 9,114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,829.02, 21,843.34 and 9,114.86 is: 12,578.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,829.02 : 21,843.34 = 9,114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,829.02/21,843.34 = 9,114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,829.02x = 21,843.34 × 9,114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,829.02x = 199,098,986.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,098,986.03/15,829.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,578.10

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