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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,855, 21,879.90 and 9,231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,855, 21,879.90 and 9,231 is: 12,738.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,855 : 21,879.90 = 9,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,855/21,879.90 = 9,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,855x = 21,879.90 × 9,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,855x = 201,973,356.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,973,356.90/15,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,738.78

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