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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,831.96, 21,848.33 and 9,118.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,831.96, 21,848.33 and 9,118.78 is: 12,584.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,831.96 : 21,848.33 = 9,118.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,831.96/21,848.33 = 9,118.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,831.96x = 21,848.33 × 9,118.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,831.96x = 199,230,114.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,230,114.64/15,831.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,584.05

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