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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,839.94, 21,861.42 and 9,124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,839.94, 21,861.42 and 9,124.26 is: 12,592.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,839.94 : 21,861.42 = 9,124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,839.94/21,861.42 = 9,124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,839.94x = 21,861.42 × 9,124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,839.94x = 199,469,280.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,469,280.05/15,839.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,592.81

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