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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,833.32, 21,847.52 and 9,119.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,833.32, 21,847.52 and 9,119.22 is: 12,583.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,833.32 : 21,847.52 = 9,119.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,833.32/21,847.52 = 9,119.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,833.32x = 21,847.52 × 9,119.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,833.32x = 199,232,341.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,232,341.33/15,833.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,583.11

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