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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,841.44, 21,863.58 and 9,128.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,841.44, 21,863.58 and 9,128.06 is: 12,598.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,841.44 : 21,863.58 = 9,128.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,841.44/21,863.58 = 9,128.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,841.44x = 21,863.58 × 9,128.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,841.44x = 199,572,070.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,572,070.05/15,841.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,598.10

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