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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,840.59, 21,865.47 and 9,128.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,840.59, 21,865.47 and 9,128.89 is: 12,601.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,840.59 : 21,865.47 = 9,128.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,840.59/21,865.47 = 9,128.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,840.59x = 21,865.47 × 9,128.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,840.59x = 199,607,366.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,607,366.21/15,840.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,601.01

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