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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,840.01, 21,858.90 and 9,125.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,840.01, 21,858.90 and 9,125.59 is: 12,593.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,840.01 : 21,858.90 = 9,125.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,840.01/21,858.90 = 9,125.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,840.01x = 21,858.90 × 9,125.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,840.01x = 199,475,359.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,475,359.25/15,840.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,593.13

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