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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,844.41, 21,867.63 and 9,128.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,844.41, 21,867.63 and 9,128.76 is: 12,599.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,844.41 : 21,867.63 = 9,128.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,844.41/21,867.63 = 9,128.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,844.41x = 21,867.63 × 9,128.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,844.41x = 199,624,346.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,624,346.04/15,844.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,599.04

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