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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,855.66, 21,880.78 and 9,141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,855.66, 21,880.78 and 9,141.26 is: 12,614.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,855.66 : 21,880.78 = 9,141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,855.66/21,880.78 = 9,141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,855.66x = 21,880.78 × 9,141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,855.66x = 200,017,898.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,017,898.98/15,855.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,614.92

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