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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,840.91, 21,862.80 and 9,125.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,840.91, 21,862.80 and 9,125.26 is: 12,594.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,840.91 : 21,862.80 = 9,125.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,840.91/21,862.80 = 9,125.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,840.91x = 21,862.80 × 9,125.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,840.91x = 199,503,734.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,503,734.33/15,840.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,594.21

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