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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,837.93, 21,858.66 and 9,122.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,837.93, 21,858.66 and 9,122.25 is: 12,590.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,837.93 : 21,858.66 = 9,122.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,837.93/21,858.66 = 9,122.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,837.93x = 21,858.66 × 9,122.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,837.93x = 199,400,161.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,400,161.19/15,837.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,590.04

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