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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,850.52, 21,873.58 and 9,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,850.52, 21,873.58 and 9,136 is: 12,607.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,850.52 : 21,873.58 = 9,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,850.52/21,873.58 = 9,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,850.52x = 21,873.58 × 9,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,850.52x = 199,837,026.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,837,026.88/15,850.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,607.60

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