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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,843.41, 21,866.25 and 9,127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,843.41, 21,866.25 and 9,127.76 is: 12,597.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,843.41 : 21,866.25 = 9,127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,843.41/21,866.25 = 9,127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,843.41x = 21,866.25 × 9,127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,843.41x = 199,589,882.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,589,882.10/15,843.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,597.66

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